Medical Assistant Family Medicine
About The Position
Optum NY/NJ is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team in Poughkeepsie, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization focused on improving how clinicians work and live. As part of the Optum Care Delivery team, you will contribute to the vision of making healthcare better for everyone. Optum provides the clinical resources, data, and support of a global organization, enabling you to help patients live healthier lives. The role emphasizes an exceptional career experience, empowering employees to live their best lives at work and home. This position offers the fulfillment of advancing community health, with opportunities to contribute new practice ideas and initiatives that could improve care for millions. The core values are Caring, Connecting, and Growing together.
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
- Provide care to patients/significant others via direct and/or telephone contact, following established standards and practices.
- Coordinate with other members of the care team to ensure seamless care delivery, maximal coordination of efforts, and active patient participation in planning and care.
- Assist physician or other provider with clinical procedures.
- Demonstrate clinical competence in the direct care of patients in established area(s) of practice, and assisting MDs with procedures.
- Perform clinical duties within scope of practice complying with accepted CareMount Medical and/or individual department standards, policies, and protocols.
- Demonstrate a proactive approach to patient care, focusing on addressing each patient’s individual and family needs at the time of service; communicate identified needs in a timely manner.
- Direct and/or escort patients to exam rooms in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate clinical competence when assisting physician/mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse during exams and office diagnostic procedures/treatments.
- Perform authorized procedures competently (i.e. vital signs, vision screening, selected laboratory tests) as directed by physician or nurse in clinical practice area.
- Seek validation/guidance from physicians, mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse when necessary.
- Prepare e-prescriptions for processing to pharmacies when instructed to do so by physician per CareMount Medical policy.
- Inspect, clean/prepare and process instruments/equipment according to manufacturers’ or CareMount Medical guidelines.
- Process specimens for transport to laboratory, ensuring that specimens are properly labeled and appropriate orders have been placed in NextGen.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits within 30 days
- Annual bonus potential
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- 401K
- Tuition reimbursement
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
