OBGYN Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Procedures

UnitedHealth Group; Jericho (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Excellent benefits within 30 days

PTO & holidays

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Optum NY in Jericho, NY is seeking a Medical Assistant - OBGYN to join our care team. The role focuses on direct patient care, coordination with the care team, and support for physicians during procedures.

The position offers a 37.5-hour schedule with alternating shifts and a $3,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates, plus excellent benefits within 30 days and a strong commitment to career growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience in a medical office, clinic or hospital setting OR Nationally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification from NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, AMT, or NHA.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical competence in direct patient care and assists MDs with procedures.
• Performs clinical duties within scope of practice per department standards and protocols.
• Proactively addresses patient and family needs at the time of service and communicates identified needs promptly.
• Directs patients to exam rooms in a timely manner.
• Assists physician or nurse during exams and office diagnostic procedures.
• Performs authorized procedures (e.g., vital signs, basic labs) as directed by physician or nurse.
• Inspects, cleans, prepares and processes instruments/equipment per manufacturers' guidelines.
• Processes specimens for transport to laboratory and ensures proper labeling and EPIC orders.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Optum NY in Jericho, NY is seeking a Medical Assistant - OBGYN to join our care team. The role focuses on direct patient care, coordination with the care team, and support for physicians during procedures.

The position offers a 37.5-hour schedule with alternating shifts and a $3,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates, plus excellent benefits within 30 days and a strong commitment to career growth.