Medical Assistant - Pediatrics
About The Position
Optum NJ is seeking a Medical Assistant - Pediatrics to join their team in Rutherford, NJ. Optum is a clinician-led care organization focused on improving healthcare delivery. As part 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. They offer an exceptional career path, empowering employees to live their best lives at work and home. You will experience the fulfillment of advancing community health while contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could improve care for millions of patients nationwide. Optum Tri-State offers local care backed by national expertise, including primary care, urgent care, specialty care, outpatient surgery, and imaging. Riverside Medical Group is a premier medical practice serving multiple counties with over 60 locations and 180 board-certified providers across various specialties. Riverside is a "Level III- Patient Centered Medical Home" recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance, providing patient-focused precision medical care. They offer extended hours of operation, around-the-clock access to a health-care team, same-day and walk-in appointments, and free prenatal classes. Riverside is committed to community service through health fairs, charitable giving, and free medical education.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Medical Assistant certification
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a Medical Assistant performing clinical back office duties including phlebotomy, injections, obtaining vital signs and recording medical history
- Experience with Epic EMR
Responsibilities
- Prepare examination rooms and sterilize medical equipment
- Room patients, obtain health history, check vital signs and perform EKG’s
- Administer injections and collect specimens
- Document patient care using electronic medical record software
- Schedule appointments, complete prior authorizations, process medication refills, handle referrals, answer calls and complete paperwork as needed
- Assist physicians, nurse practitioners or physician assistants with minor, in-office procedures
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
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
