Medical Assistant Internal Medicine - 2296997

Medical Assistant Position

This is a full-time position with excellent benefits that start within 30 days of employment. They include excellent compensation, annual merit reviews, generous PTO, nine paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401K with match and many more!

Schedule: 7:30-5:30/4 days-No nights, holidays or weekends!

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing Together.

The role of the Medical Assistant for Family Medicine is to provide care to patients/significant others via direct and/or telephone contact, following established standards and practices. S/he coordinates with other members of the care team to ensure seamless care delivery, maximal coordination of efforts, and active patient participation in planning and care. Assists physician or other provider with clinical procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated clinical competence in the direct care of patients in established area(s) of practice, and assisting MDs with the overall care of the patient
• Knowledge of clinical duties within scope of practice complying with the accepted Optum and/or individual department standards, policies, and protocols
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to patient care, focusing on addressing each patients individual and family needs throughout their care; communicates identified needs in a timely manner
• Clinical knowledge of assisting physician/mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse during exams and office diagnostic procedures/treatments
• Seeks validation/guidance from physicians, mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse when necessary
• Demonstrates quality communication and organization skills with a solid understanding of timelines and deadlines
• Prepares e-prescriptions for processing to pharmacies when instructed to do so by physician and via requests from the interface, MyChart portal, or patient messages per Optum's Medical policy

Youll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program with 1+ years of recent experience as a Medical Assistant
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant or eligible for certification
• Current CPR/BLS certification

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, youll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $24.23 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyoneof every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and incomedeserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.