Medical Assistant

<strong>Excellent benefits within 30 days, PTO, paid holidays, 401K , tuition reimbursement and more!<br><br></strong><strong>Optum NJ, is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team in Jefferson Valley, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.<br><br></strong><strong>As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.<br><br></strong>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 <strong>Caring. Connecting. Growing together.<br><br></strong>The role of the <strong>Medical Assistant i</strong>s 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.<br><br><strong>Primary Responsibilities<br><br></strong><ul><li>Demonstrates clinical competence in the direct care of patients in established area(s) of practice, and assisting MDs with procedures</li><li>Performs clinical duties within scope of practice complying with the accepted CareMount Medical and/or individual department standards, policies, and protocols</li><li>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</li><li>Directs and/or escorts patients to exam rooms in a timely manner</li><li>Demonstrated clinical competence when assisting physician/mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse during exams and office diagnostic procedures/treatments</li><li>Performs authorized procedures competently (i.e. vital signs, vision screening, selected laboratory tests) as directed by physician or nurse in clinical practice area</li><li>Seeks validation/guidance from physicians, mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse when necessary</li><li>Prepares e-prescriptions for processing to pharmacies when instructed to do so by physician per CareMount Medical policy</li><li>Inspects, cleans/prepares and processes instruments/equipment according to manufacturers' or CareMount Medical guidelines</li><li>Processes specimens for transport to laboratory, ensuring that specimens are properly labeled and appropriate orders have been placed in NextGen<br><br></li></ul>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.<br><br><strong>Required Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>Current Nationally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification or the ability to obtain within 1 year of employment</li><li>1+ years of clinical experience in a medical office, clinic or hospital setting<br><br></li></ul><strong>Preferred Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program with 1+ years of recent experience as a medical assistant</li><li>Current CPR / BLS certification<br><br></li></ul>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 $16.15 to $28.80 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.<br><br><em>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.<br><br></em><em>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.<br><br></em><em>UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.</em>

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