Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

UnitedHealth Group; Syosset (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Excellent benefits within 30 days

401K contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, through OptumCare in the Tri-State region, seeks a Medical Assistant to deliver direct patient care, coordinate with the care team, and assist physicians with routine procedures using EPIC charting. The role emphasizes clinical competence, accurate specimen handling, and efficient rooming of patients.

A high school diploma with 2+ years of experience and CPR/BLS certification are preferred; a $3,000 sign-on bonus is available for external candidates along with comprehensive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of related experience in the field.
• Graduate of accredited medical assistant program.
• Current CPR / BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical competence in direct care of patients and assists MDs with procedures.
• Performs clinical duties within scope of practice per department standards and protocols.
• Addresses each patient’s needs and communicates them to the care team.
• Directs and Escorts patients to exam rooms in a timely manner.
• Assists physician/mid-level healthcare professionals and nurses during exams and procedures.
• Performs authorized procedures (vital signs, vision screening, basic labs) as directed.
• Prepares e-prescriptions for processing to pharmacies as instructed by physician.
• Inspects, cleans and prepares instruments/equipment per guidelines.
• Processes specimens for lab transport with proper labeling and orders in EPIC.

Skills

CPR / BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited medical assistant program

Job description

$3,000 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates

Excellent benefits within 30 days, PTO, paid holidays, 401K , tuition reimbursement and more!

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York 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. They coordinate 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:

• 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 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) 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 policy
• Inspects, cleans/prepares and processes instruments/equipment according to manufacturers' 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.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of related experience in the field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program with 1+ years of recent experience as a medical assistant
• Current CPR / BLS certification

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 - $25 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.

OptumCare 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.