Medical Assistant - Pulmonary

UnitedHealth Group • Syosset, NY • 1h ago

Requisition number: 2369604

Job category: Healthcare Delivery, Clinical Services Operations

$1,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

We offer excellent benefits within 30 days, including PTO, paid holidays, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more.

Optum NY, is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team in Lake Success and Syosset, NY. 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 Medical Assistant provides high-quality patient care through direct and/or telephone contact, following established clinical standards and practices. This role partners closely with physicians and the care team to ensure seamless care delivery, solid coordination, and active patient engagement in care planning. The Medical Assistant also supports providers with clinical procedures and daily operational needs.

Schedule:

M/T/Th - 9-5:30 in Lake Success, NY

W/F - 9-5 in Syosset, NY

Primary Responsibilities:

Demonstrate clinical competence in direct patient care and assistance with provider procedures

Perform clinical duties within scope of practice, adhering to Optum NY standards, policies, and protocols

Take a proactive, patient-centered approach to care, addressing individual and family needs at the time of service

Escort patients to exam rooms efficiently and prepare them for visits

Assist physicians and other licensed providers during exams, diagnostic procedures, and treatments

Accurately perform authorized clinical procedures, including vital signs, vision screening, and select laboratory testing

Seek guidance and validation from physicians or licensed staff when appropriate

Prepare e-prescriptions for provider review in accordance with Optum NY policy

Clean, prepare, and process instruments and equipment per manufacturer and Optum NY guidelines

Process and label specimens for laboratory transport and ensure corresponding orders are entered 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Current CPR/BLS certification

1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic, or hospital setting

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 $22.00 to $27.25 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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