Medical Assistant - Neurology
About The Position
Optum NY is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team in Poughkeepsie, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization focused on changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you will be an integral part of their vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you will have the clinical resources, data, and support of a global organization to help patients live healthier lives. They believe in providing an exceptional career and empowering employees to live their best lives at work and at home. The role offers the fulfillment of advancing community health with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could improve care for millions of patients. The Medical Assistant role provides care to patients/significant others via direct and/or telephone contact, following established standards and practices. This role 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. The Medical Assistant will also assist the physician or other provider with clinical procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Relevant entry level work experience
- Experience with EKGs
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
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
- $1000 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates
- Excellent benefits within 30 days
- PTO
- paid holidays
- 401K
- tuition reimbursement
- comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
