Certified Medical Assistant

UnitedHealth Group • Hoboken, NJ • 1h ago

Requisition number: 2360263

Job category: Healthcare Delivery, Clinical Services Operations

$1,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

Excellent benefits within 30 days, including PTO, paid holidays, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more!

Optum NJ, is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team in Hoboken, NJ. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while? Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides direct and indirect patient care through clinical and telephone interactions, following established standards, policies, and clinical protocols. This role collaborates closely with physicians and the care team to ensure high-quality, coordinated, and patient-centered care delivery.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide direct patient care and assist physicians and advanced practice providers with examinations and procedures

Perform clinical duties within scope of practice in compliance with Optum NJ and Riverside Medical Group policies and protocols

Demonstrate a proactive, compassionate approach to patient care, addressing patient and family needs

Room and escort patients efficiently to support patient flow and experience

Perform authorized clinical procedures including vital signs, vision screening, and selected point-of-care testing

Prepare electronic prescriptions for provider review per Optum policy

Clean, inspect, and prepare clinical instruments and equipment according to guidelines

Accurately label, process, and prepare specimens for laboratory transport within the electronic medical record system

Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely patient documentation

Schedule:

Mostly Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

No nights or holidays required

One Saturday rotation (8:00 AM - 1:00 PM) every 4-6 weeks

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 (CMA, RMA, CCMA, or equivalent)

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Current CPR / BLS certification

1+ years of recent experience as a Medical Assistant

Employment Details:

Full-Time position

Comprehensive Optum benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and career development opportunities

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 $16.15 to $28.80 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.

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