Medical Assistant - OBGYN

UnitedHealth Group•Carmel, NY

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Optum NY/NJ is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team in Carmel, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization focused on improving healthcare delivery. 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 involves providing care to patients, coordinating with the care team for seamless delivery, and assisting physicians with clinical procedures. The company emphasizes an environment that challenges and supports employees, offering development opportunities. They are committed to mitigating environmental impact and delivering equitable care.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
2+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a primary care office or heavy surgical department (plastics, dermatology, urology) 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

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