Medical Assistant - Pediatric Ophthalmology - Plainview, NY

UnitedHealth Group•Plainview, NY

3d•$16 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Optum NY is seeking a Medical Assistant - Pediatric Ophthalmology to join their team in Plainview, NY. 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 behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. The Medical Assistant works to assist clinicians in providing health care at clinic locations. A Medical Assistant serves the patient and all members of the health care team by gathering and maintaining the necessary medical information in a cheerful, friendly, personable manner. This role provides quality patient care and helps to establish rapport between the clinician and patient.

Requirements

Experience in a medical office setting
Experience with PC and Microsoft office
Ability to work until 8pm, two nights a week plus two Saturdays a month

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant certification
1+ years of experience working as a Medical Assistant performing front and clinical back-office duties
Experience working with EPIC EMR software

Responsibilities

Obtains patient histories and vital signs and records accurately in the electronic medical record
Prepares patients for examination and treatment and documents chief complaints
Assists in other specialties as necessary
Retrieves laboratory and radiology test results and instructs patients regarding medications and treatment per clinician’s instructions
Stocks supplies and prepares exam rooms and instruments for examinations, testing, or minor surgeries
Potential for heavy phone usage. Responds to incoming phone calls and refers if necessary. Calls patients as necessary to follow up and/or schedule appointments
Obtain prior authorizations as necessary
Assist with other specialties within the suite as necessary
Performs other duties as assigned