Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatrics - Rutherford, NJ

INAAP; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits within 30 days

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Medical Assistant - Pediatrics in Rutherford, NJ. Join a clinician-led care organization supporting patients with strong resources and a commitment to healthier lives.

You will work in a busy pediatric setting, enabling preventive care and timely referrals while integrating with a nationwide care team. The role emphasizes rooming patients, recording histories, vitals, injections, and EMR documentation, with opportunities for growth and development within the Optum Care

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year Medical Assistant experience in a medical setting and nationally recognized MA certification (NAHP/NCCT/AAMA/AMT/NHA).
• Experience with Epic EMR is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize equipment.
• Room patients, obtain health history, check vitals and perform EKGs.
• Administer injections and collect specimens.
• Document patient care using electronic medical record software.
• Schedule appointments, process referrals, handle prior authorizations, manage refills.
• Assist physicians and mid-level providers with in-office procedures.

Skills

Medical assisting

Vital signs & EKGs

Phlebotomy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

Excellent benefits within 30 days, including PTO, paid holidays, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more!

Optum is seeking a Medical Assistant - Pediatrics to join our team in Rutherford, NJ. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize medical equipment
• Room patients, obtain health history, check vital signs and perform EKG's
• Administer injections and collect specimens
• Document patient care using electronic medical record software
• Schedule appointments, complete prior authorizations, process medication refills, handle referrals, answer calls and complete paperwork as needed
• Assist physicians, nurse practitioners or physician assistants with minor, in-office procedures

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 or GED
• 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic or hospital setting AND Nationally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification from one of the following agencies: NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, AMT, NHA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a Medical Assistant performing clinical back office duties including phlebotomy, injections, obtaining vital signs and recording medical history
• Experience with Epic EMR

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 $16.15 to $28.80 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.