Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Optum; Maywood (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Excellent benefits within 30 days

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

401K

Paid holidays

Job summary

Optum NJ in Maywood, NJ is seeking a Medical Assistant - Pediatrics to join our care team. You will provide direct patient care and coordinate with the care team to ensure seamless delivery and active patient participation in planning and care.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a nationally recognized MA certification, and 1+ year of MA experience. A sign-on bonus for external candidates is included, along with comprehensive benefits and a consistent weekday schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• National MA certification from NAHP/NCCT/AAMA/AMT/NHA required.
• 1+ year MA experience in medical office, clinic or hospital.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical competence in direct patient care and assists MDs with procedures.
• Performs clinical duties per department standards, policies and protocols.
• Proactively addresses patient and family needs; communicates needs promptly.
• Directs patients to exam rooms in a timely manner.
• Assists physician or nurse during exams and office diagnostics/treatments.
• Prepares e-prescriptions and processes specimens for EPIC orders.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant Program

CPR / BLS certification

Job description

$3,000 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates

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

Optum NJ, is seeking a Medical Assistant - Pediatrics to join our team in Maywood, NJ. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while 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.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, 10am-6pm, 12pm-8pm every other Saturday 8am-2pm

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
• Nationally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification from one of the following agencies: NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, AMT, NHA
• 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic or hospital setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
• 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 - $29 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.

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.