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Certified Medical Assistant

UnitedHealth Group·Rutherford, New Jersey

$16 - $29/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Provide direct and telephone care to patients while coordinating with the care team to ensure seamless delivery. Assist physicians with clinical procedures, diagnostic tests, and the processing of medical specimens.

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 Rutherford, 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 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.

Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 7a-8p, Sat-Sun 8a-8p (extended hours - 13 hours daily, 7 days per week 365 days) 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 Qualifications

Current Nationally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification 2+ years of clinical experience in a medical office, clinic or hospital setting

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program with 1+ years of recent experience as a medical assistant Current CPR / BLS certification 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.

Requirements

Requires a nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification and at least 2 years of clinical experience in a medical office or hospital. CPR/BLS certification and graduation from an accredited medical assistant program are preferred.

  • professional certificate
  • Patient Care
  • Vital Signs
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Specimen Processing
  • Clinical Competence
  • Medical Documentation
  • Clinical Procedures
  • Vision Screening
  • Patient Coordination
  • E-prescriptions

Benefits

  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • 401k
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Equity Stock Purchase
  • Incentive and Recognition Programs

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$16 - $29/hr
Location
Rutherford, New Jersey
Posted
May 19, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company with a mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. We are 340,000 colleagues in two distinct and complementary businesses working to help build a modern,...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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Certified Medical Assistant openings in New Jersey are commonly tied to outpatient and physician office settings, where employers look for candidates who can support patient flow, documentation, and EMR use. This role is competitive because current CMA certification, two years of relevant experience, and strong system skills are often required, while vascular surgery experience or BLS can help you stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification, EMR experience, and outpatient background before applying.

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