Medical Assistant - Multispecialty

Optum; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits within 30 days

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Optum is hiring an Associate Medical Assistant to support patient care and coordinate with the care team. You will assist physicians, perform select clinical duties, and help ensure smooth clinic operations across multiple NY locations.

The role emphasizes clinical competence, EPIC workflow, and patient-focused service with a schedule including evenings and weekdays. Benefits and development opportunities are provided within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of related experience in medical assisting.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program with 1+ year experience preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical competence in direct patient care and assists MDs with procedures.
• Performs duties within department standards and policies.
• Directs patients to exam rooms promptly and supports care coordination.
• Prepares e-prescriptions and processes specimens for lab transport.
• Maintains instruments/equipment per manufacturers' guidelines.

Skills

Clinical support

Patient care

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited medical assistant program

Tools

EPIC

Medical equipment handling

Job description

Sign On Bonus

$3,000 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates

Benefits

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

Opportunities

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, Crystal Run Healthcare, 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.

Role Overview

The role of the Associate 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.

Work Schedule

Work schedule: 1 late night per week 11:30am-7:30pm. Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm, 9:30-5:30pm

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.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Compensation & Benefits

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 $29.99 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Career Development

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.