Medical Assistant - Cardiology

Optum; City of Newburgh (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Assistant for Neurology in Newburgh, NY. The role involves providing direct patient care, assisting physicians, and ensuring seamless care delivery. Candidates should have clinical experience and relevant certifications. Join a dynamic team committed to improving health outcomes.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Generous PTO

401K with company contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical experience in a medical office, clinic, or hospital setting.
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant or eligible for certification.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical competence in the direct care of patients.
• Assists physician with clinical procedures.
• Prepares e-prescriptions and processes specimens.

Skills

Clinical competence

Patient care

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

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This is a full-time position with excellent benefits within 30 days that include medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, 9 paid holidays, 401K , tuition reimbursement and more!

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York, Crystal Run Healthcare and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The role of the Medical Assistant for Neurology is to provide care to patients/significant others via direct and/or telephone contact, following established standards and practices. S/he coordinates with other members of the care team to ensure seamless care delivery, maximal coordination of efforts, and active patient participation in planning and care. Assists physician or other provider with clinical procedures.

Location: 1200 NY-300 Newburgh, NY 12550

Specialty: Cardiology

Hours: 38 hours per week. Monday - Friday

Primary Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical competence in the direct care of patients in established area(s) of practice, and assisting MDs with procedures
• Performs clinical duties within scope of practice complying with the accepted Optum and/or individual department standards, policies, and protocols
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to patient care, focusing on addressing each patient’s individual and family needs at the time of service; communicates identified needs in a timely manner
• Directs and/or escorts patients to exam rooms in a timely manner
• Demonstrated clinical competence when assisting physician/mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse during exams and office diagnostic procedures/treatments
• Performs authorized procedures competently (i.e. vital signs, vision screening, selected laboratory tests including phlebotomy) as directed by physician or nurse in clinical practice area
• Seeks validation/guidance from physicians, mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse when necessary
• Prepares e-prescriptions for processing to pharmacies when instructed to do so by physician per Optum's Medical policy
• Inspects, cleans/prepares and processes instruments/equipment according to manufacturers’ or Optum's Medical guidelines
• Processes specimens for transport to laboratory, ensuring that specimens are properly labeled and appropriate orders have been placed in EPIC
  
  

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.

Years of post-high school education can be substituted/is equivalent to years of experience.

Required Qualification

• 1+ years of clinical experience in a medical office, clinic or hospital setting
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program with 1+ years of recent experience as a Medical Assistant
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant or eligible for certification
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Phlebotomy experience
  
  

The hourly range for this role is $16.00 to $24.42 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

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• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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