Medical Assistant Rheumatology

UnitedHealth Group • West Nyack, NY

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Optum NY is seeking an Associate Medical Assistant to join their team in West Nyack, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization focused on improving healthcare. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you will contribute to the vision of making healthcare better for everyone. You will have the support of a global organization to help patients live healthier lives. The role involves providing patient care through direct and telephone contact, coordinating with the care team for seamless delivery, and assisting physicians with clinical procedures. The position offers a rewarding career with opportunities for professional growth and contributing to practice improvements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of relevant entry level work experience

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program with 1+ years of recent experience as a medical assistant
• Current CPR / BLS certification

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Excellent benefits within 30 days
• PTO
• paid holidays
• 401K
• tuition reimbursement
• comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED