UnitedHealth Group·Mount Kisco, New York
The role involves providing direct and/or telephone care to patients following established standards and coordinating with the care team to ensure seamless delivery and active patient participation. Responsibilities include demonstrating clinical competence in direct patient care, assisting physicians with procedures, and performing authorized clinical duties within the scope of practice.
Excellent benefits within 30 days, PTO, paid holidays, 401K , tuition reimbursement and more! $3000 Sign on Bonus!
Optum NY, is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team in Mount Kisco, 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 role of the Associate 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.
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: High school diploma or GED 2+ years of relevant entry level work experience
Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program with 1+ years of recent experience as a medical assistant Current CPR / BLS certification
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.
Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of relevant entry-level work experience. Preferred qualifications suggest graduation from an accredited medical assistant program with one or more years of recent experience and current CPR/BLS certification.
Market context
In New York, medical assistant roles in internal medicine are commonly supported by ongoing outpatient demand, especially in practices that need help with rooming patients, vitals, documentation, and basic clinical support. Competition can be stronger for candidates with an accredited medical assistant program, current CPR/BLS certification, and some hands-on experience, since those credentials can help you stand out for a role with a broad benefits package and incentive programs. Before applying, compare the posted requirements and benefits carefully; this platform AI-summarizes them from the original job description so you can review the essentials faster.