Senior Certified Medical Assistant - Rutherford, NJ
About The Position
Optum NJ is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team in Rutherford, NJ. 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 to help patients live healthier lives. The company aims to provide an exceptional career and empower employees to live their best lives at work and at home. This role offers the fulfillment of advancing community health and the opportunity to contribute new practice ideas that could improve care nationwide. The company culture emphasizes Caring, Connecting, and Growing together.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 3+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic or hospital setting OR possess a Nationally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification, from one of the following agencies: NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, AMT, NHA. (Some positions may require both certification and 3 years Medical Assistant experience)
- Cross trained in front office duties
Nice To Haves
- Current CPR / BLS certification
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
Responsibilities
- Performs patient-oriented procedures under the MA scope of practice
- Serves as a resource for other MA's and provides training support for new hires
- Cross trained with front office to support workflow
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
