Certified Medical Assistant - Springfield, NJ
About The Position
Optum NY/NJ is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team in Springfield, NJ. Optum is a clinician-led care organization focused on improving how clinicians work and live. As a member 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 Medical Assistant role involves providing direct patient care and telephone contact, adhering to established standards and practices. This role coordinates with the care team for seamless care delivery, maximal coordination of efforts, and active patient participation in care planning. The Medical Assistant will also assist physicians or other providers with clinical procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- BLS certification
- 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
- $3,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates
- Excellent benefits within 30 days
- 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
