Medical Assistant - Urgent Care

UnitedHealth Group•Huntington, NY

17h•$16 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Optum NY, is seeking a Medical Assistant - Urgent Care to join our team in Huntington, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Medical Assistant is a vital member of the ProHEALTH care delivery team. This position has the responsibility of preparing exam rooms for patients, measuring vital signs, performing approved laboratory tests, assisting clinicians with patient care, and performing a variety of administrative tasks. The MA at ProHEALTH utilizes a variety of clinical and clerical skills to deliver excellent patient experiences. Position Details: Location: 339 Main Street, Huntington, NY Schedule: Wednesday 6:50am - 3:00pm, Thursday 6:50am - 3:00pm, Friday 1:50pm - 10:00pm, Saturday 6:50am - 10:00pm Specialty: Urgent Care

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Medical Assistant experience
Proven solid computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office - MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy experience
Medical Assistant certification
1+ years of Medical Assistant experience
Experience with vital signs and basic lab tests (urinalysis, pregnancy tests, etc.)
Experience with fingersticks for CBC testing
EPIC EMR software experience

Responsibilities

Prepares exam rooms by disinfecting, stocking, and verifying appropriate medications are available
Greets patients and assist them with signing in and completing paperwork
Answers incoming phone calls in a courteous and prompt manner
Assists and accompanies patients to exam rooms
Interviews patients and records information into the medical record
Measures, collects, and records patient vital signs
Performs basic lab testing and other approved tests
Displays proficient phlebotomy practices
Prepares specimens for transportation to the lab
Assists in examination and treatment of patients under clinician direction
Places follow-up phone calls to patients
Performs other duties as required