UnitedHealth Group·Carmel, New York
Provide direct and telephone care to patients while coordinating with the care team for 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!
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.
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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: Monday – Friday 8:30am-5:30pm.
Position supports 664 Stoneleigh Ave Putnam Hospital & 600 Westage Fishkill
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: 2+ years of clinical experience in a medical office, clinic or hospital setting
Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program with 1+ years of recent experience as a medical assistant Current CPR / BLS certification
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requires at least 2 years of clinical experience in a medical office, clinic, or hospital setting. Preference is given to graduates of accredited medical assistant programs with current CPR/BLS certification.
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