Part Time Medical Assistant - Dermatology
About The Position
Optum NY is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to join its Dermatology team in Katonah, New York. The role provides care to patients and their significant others through direct and telephone contact, following established standards and practices. The Medical Assistant coordinates with other care-team members to support seamless care delivery, coordinated efforts, and patient participation in planning and care, and assists physicians or other providers with clinical procedures. The work schedule is Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday off, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The position includes a $3,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates. The posting also highlights benefits, paid time off, and paid holidays.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic, or hospital setting, or a nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification from NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, AMT, or NHA.
Nice To Haves
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and telephone patient care in accordance with established standards and practices.
- Coordinate with other care-team members 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 scope of practice and in compliance with department standards, policies, and protocols.
- Address individual and family patient needs 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 examinations and office diagnostic procedures or treatments.
- Perform authorized procedures as directed, including taking vital signs, vision screening, and selected laboratory tests.
- 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 transport to the laboratory, ensuring correct labeling and that appropriate orders have been placed in EPIC.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits available within 30 days, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Paid holidays.
- 401(k) and 401(k) contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Equity stock purchase program.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- $3,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
