Administrative Medical Assistant Internal Medicine

UnitedHealth Group

102d • $16 - $24

About The Position

This is a full-time position with excellent benefits that start within 30 days of employment. They include excellent compensation, annual merit reviews, generous PTO, 9 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401K with match and many more! Schedule: M-F No nights, holidays or weekends! Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, 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 Adminstrative Medical Assistant for Family Medicine 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.

Requirements

• 1+ years of clinical experience in a medical office, clinic or hospital setting

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma/GED
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program with 1+ years of recent experience as a Medical Assistant
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant or eligible for certification
• Current CPR/BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated clinical competence in the direct care of patients in established area(s) of practice, and assisting MDs with the overall care of the patient
• Knowledge of clinical duties within scope of practice complying with the accepted Optum and/or individual department standards, policies, and protocols
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to patient care, focusing on addressing each patient's individual and family needs throughout their care; communicates identified needs in a timely manner
• Clinical knowledge of assisting physician/mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse during exams and office diagnostic procedures/treatments
• Seeks validation/guidance from physicians, mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse when necessary
• Demonstrates quality communication and organization skills with a solid understanding of timelines and deadlines
• Prepares e-prescriptions for processing to pharmacies when instructed to do so by physician and via requests from the interface, MyChart portal, or patient messages per Optum's Medical policy

Benefits

• Excellent compensation
• Annual merit reviews
• Generous PTO
• 9 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401K with match
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED