Certified Medical Assistant Primary Care
About The Position
Optum NJ, is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team in Oakhurst, 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 while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The role of the Medical Assistant 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
- Current Nationally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification or the ability to obtain within 1 year of employment (Training and examination is provided in-house)
- 1+ years of clinical experience in a medical office, clinic or hospital setting
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 CareMount Medical 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 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 CareMount Medical policy
- Inspects, cleans/prepares and processes instruments/equipment according to manufacturers’ or CareMount Medical guidelines
- Processes specimens for transport to laboratory, ensuring that specimens are properly labeled and appropriate orders have been placed in NextGen
Benefits
- Excellent benefits within 30 days
- PTO
- paid holidays
- 401K
- tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
