Medical Assistant - Dermatology

UnitedHealth Group; Village/Town of Mount Kisco (NY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare organization that values your contributions! As a Medical Assistant, you'll provide essential care to patients, assist physicians with clinical procedures, and ensure a smooth delivery of healthcare services. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in people's lives while working alongside passionate professionals. With excellent compensation, generous benefits, and opportunities for career growth, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment. If you're committed to patient care and eager to grow, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign on Bonus

Generous PTO

Paid Holidays

Annual Reviews

Bonus Potential

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clinical competence in direct patient care.
• Ability to assist physicians with clinical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients and assist with clinical procedures.
• Coordinate with care team for seamless patient care.

Skills

Clinical Competence

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Vital Signs Measurement

Laboratory Testing

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification in Medical Assisting

Tools

E-prescription Software

Medical Instruments

Job description

$1,000 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates

We offer excellent compensation and benefits within 30 days that include generous PTO, paid holidays, annual reviews, bonus potential, tuition reimbursement along with opportunities for continued career progression!

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 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates clinical competence in the direct care of patients in established area(s) of practice and assisting MDs with procedures.
2. Performs clinical duties within scope of practice complying with the accepted department standards, policies, and protocols.
3. 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.
4. Demonstrated clinical competence when assisting physician/mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse during exams and office diagnostic procedures/treatments.
5. Performs authorized procedures competently (i.e., vital signs, vision screening, selected laboratory tests) as directed by physician or nurse in clinical practice area.
6. Prepares e-prescriptions for processing to pharmacies when instructed to do so by physician.
7. Inspects, cleans/prepares, and processes instruments/equipment according to manufacturers’ guidelines.
8. Processes specimens for transport to laboratory, ensuring that specimens are properly labeled and appropriate orders have been placed.

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