Home
/
Comprehensive
/
Medical Assistant - GI
Medical Assistant - GI-November 2024
Newburgh
Nov 14, 2024
ABOUT UNITEDHEALTH GROUP
With offices around the world, UnitedHealth Group's headquarters are located in the Minneapolis metropolitan area.
10,000+ employees
Healthcare
VIEW COMPANY PROFILE >>
About Medical Assistant - GI

  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, Crystal Run Healthcare 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 Qualification:

  1+ years of clinical experience in a medical office, clinic or hospital settingPreferred Qualifications:

  High school diploma/GED or higher

  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

  New York Residents Only: The hourly range for New York residents is $16.00 to $28.27 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

  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.

  Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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

Comments
Welcome to zdrecruit comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
SIMILAR JOBS
Material Handler II Job
Material Handler II - Chemical at Bostik's Ashland, Ohio facility.Perform material handler duties at the Bostik's Ashland, Ohio facility. This position is a day shift position with frequent overtime.
Store Support
Job Description Position Purpose: Associates in Store Support positions are responsible for a variety of non-sales functions. This may include ensuring an outstanding customer order fulfillment exper
Designer - Kitchen/Bath
Job Description Designers support three primary store priorities: Customers First, In Stock, and Store Appearance. Designers support Customers First by providing fast, thorough, and friendly service
Designer - Kitchen/Bath
Job Description Designers support three primary store priorities: Customers First, In Stock, and Store Appearance. Designers support Customers First by providing fast, thorough, and friendly service
Lot Associate
Job Description Lot Associates assist customers with the loading of their vehicles and also monitor and maintain the entrance of the store. Lot Associates also are responsible for maintaining a suffi
Cashier
Job Description Position Purpose: Cashiers play a critical customer service role by providing customers with fast, friendly, accurate and safe service. They process Checkout and/or Return transaction
Store Support
Job Description Position Purpose: Associates in Store Support positions are responsible for a variety of non-sales functions. This may include ensuring an outstanding customer order fulfillment exper
Asset Protection Specialist
Job Description Position Purpose: The Asset Protection Specialist is primarily responsible for preventing financial loss caused by theft and fraud and supporting safety and environmental program comp
Machinery Technicians
Machinery Technicians - Hammonton, NJ Department: Machinery Service - Hammonton Responsibilities * Perform technical repairs and service on Machinery Equipment. * Perform necessary troubleshooting an
Cashier
Job Description Position Purpose: Cashiers play a critical customer service role by providing customers with fast, friendly, accurate and safe service. They process Checkout and/or Return transaction
Copyright 2023-2024 - www.zdrecruit.com All Rights Reserved