Medical Assistant, Family Practice - Crystal Run Healthcare
Company: Optum
Location: Monroe
Posted on: May 8, 2025
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Job Description:
Excellent benefits within 30 days, annual bonus potential, PTO,
paid holidays, 401K , tuition reimbursement and more!
Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region -(formerly
CareMount Medical, Crystal Run Healthcare, ProHEALTH New York and
Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of
people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations
across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Work with
state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your
passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health
care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring.
Connecting. Growing together. -
The role of the Medical Assistant for Family Practice 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. - - -
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 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:
1+ 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 Nationally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification (from
one of the following agencies: NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, AMT, NHA) -
Current CPR / BLS certification
New York Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $16.00
to $23.94 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but
not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience,
certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum
wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth
Group offers 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
UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits
and incentives. -
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.
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