Medical Assistant - Neurology
About The Position
Optum NY is seeking a Medical Assistant to join its Neurology team in Poughkeepsie, New York. The role provides patient care through direct and telephone contact according to established standards and practices, coordinates with other care-team members to support seamless care delivery and patient participation in care planning, and assists physicians or other providers with clinical procedures. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional Saturday work possible. The position travels to Fishkill on Mondays and Thursdays and to Poughkeepsie on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The Medical Assistant performs clinical duties within their scope of practice and department policies, helps patients and families with individual care needs, assists providers during examinations and diagnostic procedures, performs authorized procedures, prepares e-prescriptions when instructed, processes instruments and equipment, and prepares specimens for laboratory transport. The position offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates and an hourly pay range of $16 to $25, based on full-time employment and factors including location, education, experience, and certifications. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of related experience in the field.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
- At least 1 year of recent experience as a medical assistant.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide care to patients and significant others through direct and/or telephone contact, following established standards and practices.
- Coordinate with other care-team members to support seamless care delivery, coordinated efforts, and active patient participation in planning and care.
- Demonstrate clinical competence in direct patient care and assist physicians with procedures.
- Perform clinical duties within scope of practice and in compliance with department standards, policies, and protocols.
- Address patients’ individual and family needs during service 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 guidance or validation from physicians, mid-level healthcare professionals, and/or nurses when necessary.
- Prepare e-prescriptions for pharmacy processing 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 laboratory transport, ensuring proper labeling and that appropriate orders have been 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
