Medical Assistant - Pediatric Ophthalmology Plainview, NY
About The Position
Optum NY is seeking a Medical Assistant - Pediatric Ophthalmology to join their team in Plainview, 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. You will have the clinical resources, data, and support of a global organization to help patients live healthier lives. The role offers an exceptional career path, empowering you to live your best life at work and home, and the fulfillment of advancing community health while contributing new practice ideas that could improve care for millions. The Medical Assistant assists clinicians in providing healthcare at clinic locations, serving patients and the healthcare team by gathering and maintaining medical information in a cheerful, friendly, and personable manner. This role provides quality patient care and helps 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
- Years of post-high school education can be substituted/is equivalent to years of experience.
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
Benefits
- 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
No Education Listed
