Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Optum; Village of Brewster (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Pediatric Medical Assistant to provide direct and telephone-based care. The role collaborates with physicians and care teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered service across the Tri-State region.

You will support routine exams, vital signs, specimen handling, and e-prescriptions, while delivering excellent patient care and facilitating smooth clinic operations.

Qualifications

• Current National Medical Assistant Certification or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in a medical office/clinic/hospital.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical competence in direct patient care and assists physicians with procedures.
• Perform clinical duties according to department standards and protocols.
• Address patient needs and coordinate with the care team for seamless service.
• Escort patients to exam rooms promptly and maintain efficient flow.
• Assist with exams, procedures, vital signs, screenings, and basic lab tasks.
• Obtain and prepare specimens and ensure proper labeling and orders.
• Prepare e-prescriptions for processing per physician instruction.
• Maintain instruments/equipment cleanliness and proper processing.
• Seek guidance from physicians or nurses when needed.

Skills

Clinical experience

Patient care

Education

Medical Assistant Certification (NAHP/NCCT/AAMA/AMT/NHA)

CPR / BLS certification

Graduated from accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

NextGen EHR

Job description

$1,000 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates

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

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.

The role of the Medical Assistant for Pediatrics 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:

• 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' or guidelines
• Processes specimens for transport to laboratory, ensuring that specimens are properly labeled and appropriate orders have been placed in NextGen

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.

Qualifications - External

Required Qualifications:

• Current Nationally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification (from one of the following agencies: NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, AMT, NHA) or the ability to obtain within 1 year of employment (Training and examination is provided in-house)
• 1+ years of clinical experience in a medical office, clinic or hospital setting

Preferred Qualifications:

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