Medical Assistant - Cardiology Plainview, NY
About The Position
Optum NY is seeking a Medical Assistant to join its Cardiology team in Plainview, NY. The Associate Medical Assistant provides care to patients and significant others through direct and/or telephone contact, following established standards and practices. The role coordinates with other care-team members to support seamless care delivery, coordinated efforts, and patient participation in care planning. The Medical Assistant also assists physicians and other providers with clinical procedures. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from either 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; and a rotating Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The role offers development opportunities and access to benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of related experience in the field.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program with at least 1 year of recent experience as a medical assistant.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and/or telephone care to patients and significant others in accordance with established standards and practices.
- Coordinate with other members of the care team to support seamless care delivery and patient participation in care planning.
- Demonstrate clinical competence in direct patient care and assist physicians with procedures.
- Perform clinical duties within the scope of practice and comply with department standards, policies, and protocols.
- Address individual patient and family needs proactively and communicate identified needs in a timely manner.
- Direct or escort patients to exam rooms in a timely manner.
- Assist physicians, mid-level healthcare professionals, and/or nurses during exams and office diagnostic procedures or treatments.
- Perform authorized procedures, such as taking vital signs, vision screening, and selected laboratory tests, as directed by a physician or nurse.
- Seek validation or guidance from physicians, mid-level healthcare professionals, and/or nurses when necessary.
- Prepare e-prescriptions for processing to pharmacies when instructed by a physician and in accordance with policy.
- Inspect, clean, prepare, and process instruments and equipment according to manufacturers’ guidelines.
- Process specimens for transport to the laboratory, ensuring specimens are properly labeled and appropriate orders are placed in EPIC.
Benefits
- $3,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
- Benefits available within 30 days, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Paid holidays.
- 401(k) and 401(k) contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
