Medical Assistant Internal Medicine

UnitedHealth Group • Jefferson Valley, NY • 3d ago

Excellent benefits within 30 days, PTO, paid holidays, 401K , tuition reimbursement and more!

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 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:

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

You'll 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:

Current Nationally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification or the ability to obtain within 1 year of employment (Training and examination is provided in-house)

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program with 1+ years of recent experience as a medical assistant

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, you'll 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 everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves 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.

Similar Jobs

Licensed Practical Nurse

Health Advocates Network • Beacon, NY • 19h ago

Hospital & Medical

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to work at a facility in Beacon, NY. These are registry positions with our company. $100 Sign-On Bonus Pay Rate: $60 / hour *W2 Shift details: vari...

19h ago

Go to Apply

TRAVELING NURSE PRACTITIONER

American Endovascular & Amputation Prevention LLC • Holmes, NY • 19h ago

Hospital & Medical

TRAVELING NURSE PRACTITIONER Job Details Job Location Holmes, NY Position Type Per Diem Salary Range $78.00 - $84.00 Hourly Travel Percentage Road Warrior Job Shift Any Description ??Per Diem Traveling Nurse Practitioner...

19h ago

Go to Apply

Medical Assistant

Northwell Health • Armonk, NY • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

Req Number 161940 Job Description Performs patient care under the physician's/nurse's direct supervision. Duties include preparing patient for physician, administering, obtaining and recording diagnostic laboratory test...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Medical Assistant - OBGYN

UnitedHealth Group • Mount Kisco, NY • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

$1,000 Sign On Bonus For External Candidates 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 wh...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Senior Medical Writer

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Armonk, NY • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

The Senior Medical Writer (SMW) works with team members and independently to write the content of clinical documents that may include CSRs, protocols, ICFs, narratives and IBs in a variety of therapeutic areas. Opportuni...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Physical Therapist

Living Legends Health • Beacon, NY • 6d ago

Hospital & Medical

Description Physical Therapist Location: Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Beacon SHIFT: Full Time and Per Diem Sign-on Bonus: Up to $3,000 JOB DESCRIPTION: Physical Therapist Floats work with patients to improve the...

6d ago

Go to Apply

Physical Therapist

Living Legends Health • Fishkill, NY • 6d ago

Hospital & Medical

Description Physical Therapist Location: Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Hopewell SHIFT: Full Time and Per Diem JOB DESCRIPTION: Physical Therapist Floats work with patients to improve their movement and manage the...

6d ago

Go to Apply

Lead Medical Assistant

Weill Cornell Medical College • Mount Kisco, NY • 1w ago

Hospital & Medical

Title: Lead Medical Assistant Location: Upper East Side Org Unit: Nursing and Technicians Work Days: Weekly Hours: 35.00 Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Salary Range: $26.92 - $28.79 *As required under NYC Human Rights Law...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Medical Receptionist

Aston Carter • Yorktown Heights, NY • 1w ago

Hospital & Medical

Position Title: Medical Receptionist Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Schedule: Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM, fully onsite Overview: We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Medical Receptionist to suppor...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

Tarrytown Rehabilitation & Nursing Center • Mohegan Lake, NY • 1w ago

Hospital & Medical

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator Why Join Us? We offer a supportive work environment and a competitive benefits package, including: 401(k) Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage Paid Time Off (PTO) Professional Developme...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.