Medical Assistant – Family Medicine Position Available In Orange, New York

Medical Assistant – Family Medicine Optum paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, York, Monroe Jun 11, 2025 Excellent benefits within 30 days, PTO, paid holidays, 401K , tuition reimbursement and more! 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.

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
Inspects, cleans/prepares and processes instruments/equipment according to medical guidelines
Processes specimens for transport to laboratory, ensuring that specimens are properly labeled and appropriate orders have been placed in Epic 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 Qualification:

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

CPR / BLS

certification