Medical Assistant Urgent Care

Optum NY/NJ is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team in Bronx, NY. $3000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.

About the role

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. 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. You will coordinate 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.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical competence in the direct care of patients in established area(s) of practice and assists MDs with procedures
• Performs clinical duties within scope of practice complying with 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
• Demonstrates 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

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic, or hospital setting OR Nationally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification from one of the following agencies: NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, AMT, NHA
• 1+ years experience with phlebotomy

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program
• Current CPR / BLS certification

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package within 30 days, including PTO, paid holidays, and 401K
• Tuition reimbursement
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase

Pay

The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $29.00 per hour based on full-time employment.

Schedule

• Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM