Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Optum; Manalapan Township (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic health care organization dedicated to improving lives in the Tri-State area. As a Certified Medical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care to patients, working alongside a passionate team. This position offers a rewarding environment where your skills will be recognized and developed. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a sign-on bonus and opportunities for growth within the organization. If you are committed to patient care and looking for a fulfilling career, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Incentive and Recognition Programs

Equity Stock Purchase

401k Contribution

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have Medical Assistant certification.
• Experience in clinical back-office duties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize medical equipment.
• Room patients, obtain health history, and check vital signs.
• Document patient care using electronic medical record software.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Clinical Back-Office Duties

Patient Care Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

$1,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

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.

In addition to providing the highest quality of care, Riverside offers its patients the best hours of operation of any private practice in the country. Patients have around-the-clock access to a health-care team and have the benefit of same day and walk in appointments. As an advocate for prenatal health and education, Riverside offers prenatal classes every weekend free of charge. Riverside believes in giving back to their community and the patients they serve through health fairs, charitable giving/foundation, and free medical education.

As a part of the OptumCare network, Riverside Medical Group is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our growing team in New Jersey.

Location: 831 Tennent Rd Ste 1A Manalapan, NJ 07726

Office Hours: Monday 7:30am - 5:00pm, Tuesday 8:30am - 5:00pm, Wednesday 8:30 - 6:00pm, Thursday 7:30am - 6:00pm Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm & Saturday 9:00am - 2:00pm

Scheduled Hours: 40 per week

Specialty: Pediatrics

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize medical equipment


• Room patients, obtain health history, and check vital signs


• 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


• Medical Assistant certification


• Computer literacy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a Medical Assistant performing clinical back-office duties including point of care testing, injections, obtaining vital signs and recording medical history


• 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience


• Experience with Epic EMR


• Pediatric experience

The hourly range for this role is $16.00 to $28.85 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.