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Medical Assistant/LPN Primary Care - AHN/Optum - Gahanna, OH

UnitedHealth Group·Gahanna, Ohio

$16 - $29/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·
Posted 26 days ago
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About the role

Perform clinical intake, record vital signs, and assist providers with minor in-office procedures and point-of-care testing. Manage administrative tasks including appointment scheduling, prior authorizations, and medication refills.

Eligible for Sign-on bonus External Candidates Opportunities with American Health Network (AHN), part of the Optum family of businesses.

Here, you’ll be part of a team that offers quality, affordable care that’s backed by a global organization, committed to improving the lives of those we serve.

We operate in over 70 medical offices in Indiana and Ohio with 1,200 employees.

Our markets are continuing to grow and we’re looking for talented individuals who share our passion for quality care to join our team in provider or office positions.

As a health-focused organization, we will empower you with resources that support your work-life flexibility as well as your physical, emotional and financial well-being.

This is an opportunity to join a team that helps people feel their best and a chance to discover the meaning behind Caring.

Connecting.

Growing together.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse you will be ensuring the well-being of patients while working in conjunction with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, front office and clinical staff.

This role is based in one of our location practices.

Our teams utilize a collaborative working model to build connections across our centers and communities.

The primary center for this position is Greenfield, IN though you may also operate in other local work sites on an as needed basis.

Location

  • Gahanna,
  • OH
  • Status:
  • Full-Time
  • Specialty:
  • Primary
  • Care
  • Primary
  • Responsibilities: Schedule appointments, complete prior authorizations, process medication refills, handle referrals and answer patient calls as needed Perform Clinical Intake with patients to include taking and recording vital signs and patient history Assist patients as needed with walking, transfer, specimen collection, exam preparation, etc. Maintain clinical supplies and equipment and ensure proper storage of biohazards Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control Assist providers with minor, in-office procedures and perform point-of-care testing Assist with allergy injections, mixing of allergy vials and allergy testing You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma/GED
  • Additional
  • Requirements for
  • LPNs: Valid Ohio
  • LPN license
  • Current
  • CPR
  • Certification
  • Additional
  • Requirements for
  • MAs: Medical Assistant Certification (CMA or RMA) or willing to attain that certification within 9 months of employment

Preferred Qualifications

1+ years of Licensed Practical Nurse experience with electronic medical records software CPR certification for MA's Experience performing medical back office tasks including obtaining vital signs, injections/immunizations, phlebotomy, urinalysis and administering medications Experience performing medical front office tasks including scheduling appointments, prior authorizations, medication refills and referrals Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $29.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED and either a valid Ohio LPN license with CPR certification or a Medical Assistant certification. Preferred candidates have 1+ years of LPN experience and proficiency with electronic medical records software.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Medication Administration
  • CPR Certification
  • Vital Signs Recording
  • Phlebotomy
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Infection Control
  • Prior Authorizations
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Specimen Collection
  • Patient History
  • Urinalysis
  • Medication Refills
  • Clinical Intake
  • Point-of-care Testing
  • Allergy Injections
  • Referral Handling

Benefits

  • Sign-on Bonus
  • Recognition Programs
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Equity Stock Purchase
  • 401k Contribution
  • Incentive Programs

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$16 - $29/hr
Location
Gahanna, Ohio
Posted
Jul 2, 2026
Application
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UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company with a mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. We are 340,000 colleagues in two distinct and complementary businesses working to help build a modern,...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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Primary care clinics in Ohio continue to need Medical Assistants and LPNs who can support patient flow, rooming, vitals, documentation, and basic clinical tasks. This role is competitive because it requires either an active LPN license or Medical Assistant certification, with CPR required for LPNs and preferred for MAs, plus a high school diploma or GED. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and confirm your credential status before applying.

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