Jobs · Healthcare · New York

Medical Assistant Vascular Part Time

Optum · Middletown, NY · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$16–$29/hrFull-time

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 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 policy
  • Inspects, cleans/prepares and processes instruments/equipment according to manufacturers' guidelines
  • Processes specimens for transport to laboratory, ensuring that specimens are properly labeled, and appropriate orders have been placed in EPIC

Required Qualification

  • 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
  • High school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

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

Pay and Benefits

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).

The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $29.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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