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About the Role

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 community's health with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates clinical competence in the direct care of patients and assisting MDs with procedures.
Performs clinical duties within scope of practice, complying with department standards, policies, and protocols.
Demonstrates a proactive approach to patient care, focusing on addressing individual and family needs.
Directs and escorts patients to exam rooms in a timely manner.
Assists physician/mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse during exams and office diagnostic procedures/treatments.
Performs authorized procedures competently, such as vital signs, vision screening, and selected laboratory tests.
Seeks validation/guidance from physicians, mid-level healthcare professionals, and/or nurses when necessary.
Prepares e-prescriptions for processing to pharmacies when instructed.
Inspects, cleans/prepares, and processes instruments/equipment according to manufacturers’ guidelines.
Processes specimens for transport to laboratory, ensuring proper labeling and order placement in EPIC.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Current CPR / BLS certification preferred.
1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic or hospital setting OR Nationally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification from NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, AMT, NHA preferred.
Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Skills

Clinical competence
Patient care
Assisting with procedures
Instrument/equipment processing
Specimen processing

Location

Mount Kisco, NY

Work Type

Full-time
3 days per week 8 hours per day

Experience Level

1+ years of experience

Education Level

High school diploma or GED
Current CPR / BLS certification

Salary/Compensations

$16.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits

$1,500 Sign On Bonus for external candidates
Excellent benefits within 30 days
PTO
Paid holidays
401K
Tuition reimbursement
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution

About the Company

Optum NY/NJ is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
UnitedHealth Group's mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.
We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes.

Equal Opportunity

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.