Medical Assistant Dermatology

UnitedHealth Group•Katonah, NY

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Optum NY is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team in Katonah, 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 and their families through direct and telephone contact, adhering to established standards and practices. This role coordinates with other care team members to ensure seamless care delivery, maximize coordination of efforts, and promote active patient participation in care planning. The Medical Assistant will also assist physicians or other providers with clinical procedures.

Requirements

2+ years of clinical experience in a medical office, clinic or hospital setting

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program with 1+ years of recent experience as a medical assistant
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 CareMount Medical and/or individual 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 CareMount Medical policy
Inspects, cleans/prepares and processes instruments/equipment according to manufacturers’ or CareMount Medical guidelines
Processes specimens for transport to laboratory, ensuring that specimens are properly labeled and appropriate orders have been placed in NextGen