Medical Assistant - Pediatrics
About The Position
Optum NJ is seeking a Medical Assistant - Pediatrics to join their team in Springfield, NJ. Optum is a clinician-led care organization focused on changing how clinicians work and live. 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 to help patients live healthier lives. They believe in providing an exceptional career and empowering employees to live their best lives at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing community health with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could improve care for millions of patients nationwide. Optum Tri-State provides local care backed by national expertise, offering services including primary care, urgent care, and a diverse range of specialty care, outpatient surgery, and imaging. Riverside Medical Group is a premier medical practice serving patients across multiple counties with over 60 locations and 180 board-certified medical providers. As a "Level III- Patient Centered Medical Home" by the National Committee for Quality Assurance, Riverside provides patient-focused precision medical care and is committed to the highest quality of care. Riverside also offers extended hours, same-day and walk-in appointments, and free prenatal classes. They are committed to community involvement 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
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
