Medical Assistant - OBGYN

UnitedHealth Group•Carmel, NY

1d•$16 - $29•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 how clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you will contribute to the vision of making healthcare better for everyone. Optum provides clinical resources, data, and support from a global organization, enabling you to help patients live healthier lives. The company believes in offering an exceptional career and empowers employees to live their best lives at work and at home. This role offers the fulfillment of advancing community health, the excitement of contributing new practice ideas, and the opportunity to improve care for millions of patients nationwide. The Medical Assistant role involves providing direct and/or telephone care to patients/significant others, adhering to established standards and practices. This role coordinates with the care team for seamless care delivery, maximal coordination of efforts, and active patient participation in care planning. The Medical Assistant will also assist physicians or other providers with clinical procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
1+ 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