Medical Assistant - Family Practice

UnitedHealth Group • Newburgh, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Optum NY is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team in Newburgh, NY. 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. This role 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 Medical Assistant role involves providing care to patients/significant others through direct and/or telephone contact, adhering to established standards and practices. The role requires coordination with other care team members for seamless care delivery, maximal coordination of efforts, and active patient participation in planning and care. The Medical Assistant will also assist physicians or other providers with clinical procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic or hospital setting OR Nationally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification from one of the following agencies: NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, AMT, NHA

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
• Current CPR / BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical competence in the direct care of patients in established area(s) of practice and assisting MDs with procedures
• Performs clinical duties within scope of practice complying with the accepted department standards, policies, and protocols
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to patient care, focusing on addressing each patient’s individual and family needs at the time of service; communicates identified needs in a timely manner
• Directs and/or escorts patients to exam rooms in a timely manner
• Demonstrated clinical competence when assisting physician/mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse during exams and office diagnostic procedures/treatments
• Performs authorized procedures competently (i.e. vital signs, vision screening, selected laboratory tests) as directed by physician or nurse in clinical practice area
• Seeks validation/guidance from physicians, mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse when necessary
• Prepares e-prescriptions for processing to pharmacies when instructed to do so by physician per policy
• Inspects, cleans/prepares and processes instruments/equipment according to manufacturers’ guidelines
• Processes specimens for transport to laboratory, ensuring that specimens are properly labeled, and appropriate orders have been placed in EPIC

Benefits

• Excellent benefits within 30 days
• PTO
• paid holidays
• 401K
• tuition reimbursement
• comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED