Medical Assistant Pediatric Multi-Specialty

$3000 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates Optum NY, is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Pediatric Multi-Specialty team in Lake Success, 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.

Work schedule

Pediatric Pulmonology - Lake Success clinic/ Mondays 1pm - 8pm Pediatric Neurology - Lake Success clinic/ Tuesday - Thursday 9am - 5pm Neurology - Plainview or Syosset clinic/ Fridays 9am - 5pm

Primary Responsibilities

Provide care to patients/significant others via direct and/or telephone contact, following established standards and practices 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

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 equivalent 1+ years of clinical experience in a medical office / clinic or hospital setting, or graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program Proven ability to support multi-specialties across multiple locations as identified in the work schedule

Preferred Qualifications

Nationally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification from one of the following agencies: NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, AMT, NHA Experience working in a family medicine setting

• 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 $22.00 - $27.25 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.