Medical Assistant - OBGYN
About The Position
Optum NY/NJ is seeking a Medical Assistant - OBGYN to join their team in Poughkeepsie, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization focused on improving how clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, the Medical Assistant will be an integral part of the vision to make healthcare better for everyone. The role offers the support of a global organization, allowing the Medical Assistant to help patients live healthier lives. The position emphasizes career fulfillment, work-life balance, and the opportunity to contribute to community health and practice improvements that could impact millions of patients nationwide. The company culture encourages Caring, Connecting, and Growing together.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic or hospital setting OR Nationally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification from one of the following agencies: NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, AMT, NHA
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
- Current CPR / BLS certification
Responsibilities
- Provide care to patients/significant others via direct and/or telephone contact, following established standards and practices.
- Coordinate with other members of the care team to ensure seamless care delivery, maximal coordination of efforts, and active patient participation in planning and care.
- Assist physician or other provider with clinical procedures.
- Demonstrate clinical competence in the direct care of patients in established area(s) of practice and assisting MDs with procedures.
- Perform clinical duties within scope of practice complying with accepted department standards, policies, and protocols.
- Demonstrate a proactive approach to patient care, focusing on addressing each patient’s individual and family needs at the time of service; communicate identified needs in a timely manner.
- Direct and/or escort patients to exam rooms in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate clinical competence when assisting physician/mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse during exams and office diagnostic procedures/treatments.
- Perform authorized procedures competently (i.e. vital signs, vision screening, selected laboratory tests) as directed by physician or nurse in clinical practice area.
- Seek validation/guidance from physicians, mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse when necessary.
- Prepare e-prescriptions for processing to pharmacies when instructed to do so by physician per policy.
- Inspect, clean/prepare and process instruments/equipment according to manufacturers’ guidelines.
- Process specimens for transport to laboratory, ensuring that specimens are properly labeled, and appropriate orders have been placed in EPIC.
Benefits
- $3,000 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
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
