• Requisition number:
• 2374963
• Job category:
• Healthcare Delivery, Clinical Services Operations
• $3,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates
• Optum NY/NJ, is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team in Middletown, 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.
• Work schedule: Mon
• Friday 7:30a
• 5:30p 4 (10 hour shifts) with 1 weekday off plus 1 Saturday shift per month 7:30a
• 2p •

Primary Responsibilities:

• + Provide care to patients/significant others via direct and/or telephone contact, following established standards and practices + 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 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 equivalent + 1+ years of clinical experience in a medical office / clinic or hospital setting, or graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

• Preferred Qualifications:

• + MA certification + Experience working in a family medicine setting

• Physical Qualifications:

• + Requires full range of body motion including moving and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination + Requires sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time + Occasionally exerts up to 100 pounds of force, such as assisting patients in from the exam table, pushing patients in wheelchairs, or assisting patients into/out of wheelchairs + Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range + May require occasional lifting and carrying office supplies 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 $25.00 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.

_ _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._