Senior Certified Medical Assistant - Rutherford, NJ

Optum; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 91,693,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits within 30 days

PTO

Paid holidays

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Optum NJ, is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team in Rutherford, NJ. The Senior Medical Assistant will work independently to provide care to patients, coordinating with the care team to ensure seamless care delivery and active patient participation in planning and care.

You will perform patient-oriented procedures, assist physicians with exams, and cross-train with front office to support workflow. This role offers excellent benefits, PTO, and 401K along with career growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant or National MA Certification from NAHP/NCCT/AAMA/AMT/NHA.
• Cross trained in front office duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient-oriented procedures under the MA scope of practice.
• Cross trained with front office to support workflow.
• Assist physician or other provider with clinical procedures.
• Prepare e-prescriptions for processing to pharmacies when instructed by physician.
• Inspects, cleans/prepares and processes instruments/equipment as per guidelines.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Senior Certified Medical Assistant - Rutherford, NJ (2385402)

Senior Certified Medical Assistant - Rutherford, NJ - 2385402

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

Optum NJ, is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team in Rutherford, 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 whileCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

The role of the Senior Medical Assistant is to work independently 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:

• Performs patient-oriented procedures under the MA scope of practice
• Serves as a resource for other MA's and provides training support for new hires
• Cross trained with front office to support workflow
• 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
• 3+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic or hospital setting OR possess a Nationally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification, from one of the following agencies: NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, AMT, NHA. (Some positions may require both certification and 3 years Medical Assistant experience)
• Cross trained in front office duties

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current CPR / BLS certification
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program

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 $18.00 to $32.00 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.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.