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Medical Assistant - Urgent Care
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UnitedHealth Group
Huntington, NY (In Person)
$46,800 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
$1,500 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates Optum NY, is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team in Huntington, 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. 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. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Position Details:
Primary Location:
Huntington Village Schedule:
Wednesday 6:50 am- 3:00pm, Friday 1:50pm
- 10:00 pm, and Saturday 6:50am
- 10:00pm
Specialty:
Urgent Care Primary Responsibilities:
Greets patients, family members and guests with a friendly smile Assists patients with signing in and completing registration Enters and scans patient's demographic and insurance information in Epic Verifies insurance eligibility and benefit information; informs patients of insurance benefits Collects co-payments and patient balances Answers incoming phone calls in a courteous and prompt manner; directs calls and takes messages Assists physician and clinical staff by coordinating follow up care for patients; schedules referral appointments for patients and obtains authorization for diagnostic testing Sends patient records to primary care physician Takes vital signs, performs EKGs and assists providers with patient care Prepares exam rooms for patients and documents patient encounters in Epic Performs lab testing and quality assurance Prepares and tracks specimens sent to lab Restocks and maintains inventory of exam rooms, lab and storage rooms Places outgoing phone calls to patients for follow up care and handles incoming phone calls from patients Assists with other tasks as assigned 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 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
Preferred Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program CurrentCPR / BLS
certification 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 $16.00 to $29.00 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.
- free workplace.