Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

UnitedHealth Group•Briarcliff Manor, NY

4h•$16 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Optum NY is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their Pediatrics team in Briarcliff, 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 the clinical resources, data, and support of a global organization to help patients live healthier lives. The role emphasizes an exceptional career experience, empowering employees to live their best lives at work and home. It offers 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. The core values are Caring, Connecting, and Growing together.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
2+ years of relevant entry level work experience

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program with 1+ years of recent experience as a medical assistant
Current CPR / BLS certification

Responsibilities

Provide care to patients/significant others via direct and/or telephone contact, following established standards and practices.
Coordinate with other members of the care team to ensure seamless care delivery, maximal coordination of efforts, and active patient participation in planning and care.
Assist physician or other provider with clinical procedures.
Demonstrate clinical competence in the direct care of patients in established area(s) of practice and assisting MDs with procedures.
Perform clinical duties within scope of practice complying with accepted department standards, policies, and protocols.
Demonstrate a proactive approach to patient care, focusing on addressing each patient’s individual and family needs at the time of service; communicate identified needs in a timely manner.
Direct and/or escort patients to exam rooms in a timely manner.
Demonstrate clinical competence when assisting physician/mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse during exams and office diagnostic procedures/treatments.
Perform authorized procedures competently (i.e. vital signs, vision screening, selected laboratory tests) as directed by physician or nurse in clinical practice area.
Seek validation/guidance from physicians, mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse when necessary.
Prepare e-prescriptions for processing to pharmacies when instructed to do so by physician per policy.
Inspect, clean/prepare and process instruments/equipment according to manufacturers’ guidelines.
Process specimens for transport to laboratory, ensuring that specimens are properly labeled, and appropriate orders have been placed in EPIC.