Float Medical Assistant

UnitedHealth Group•Newburgh, NY

1d•$16 - $29

About The Position

Optum NY/NJ, is seeking a Float Medical Assistant to join our team in Newburg, NY. 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 one year of employment
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 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
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
Prepares e-prescriptions for processing to pharmacies when instructed to do so by physician
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