Medical Assistant (Primary Care) — $3,000 Sign-On

UnitedHealth Group; Syosset (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Excellent benefits

PTO (paid time off)

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Optum NY in Syosset, NY seeks an Associate Medical Assistant to support primary care. Responsibilities include direct patient care, assisting physicians, and coordinating with the care team to ensure smooth service delivery.

The role offers a Mon–Fri schedule with 8am–4pm hours (some coverage varies). Full-time employment with robust benefits, PTO, and ongoing clinical support is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 2+ years of entry-level experience.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program is preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical competence in direct patient care and assists MDs with procedures.
• Performs duties within department standards and policies.
• Addresses patient needs and coordinates with care team for planning.
• Prepares patients and rooms for exams and procedures.

Skills

Clinical duties

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited medical assistant program

Current CPR / BLS certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Optum NY in Syosset, NY seeks an Associate Medical Assistant to support primary care. Responsibilities include direct patient care, assisting physicians, and coordinating with the care team to ensure smooth service delivery.

The role offers a Mon–Fri schedule with 8am–4pm hours (some coverage varies). Full-time employment with robust benefits, PTO, and ongoing clinical support is provided.