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UnitedHealth Group
Medical Assistant Pediatric Multi-Specialty
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$44,283 / year median in New York
+24% projected growth
Job Description
- Requisition number:
- 2379883
- Job category:
- Healthcare Delivery, Clinical Services Operations
- $3000 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates
- Optum NY, is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Pediatric Multi-Specialty team in Lake Success, 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.
- Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
- Work schedule:
- + Pediatric Pulmonology
- Lake Success clinic/ Mondays 1pm
- 8pm + Pediatric Neurology
- Lake Success clinic/ Tuesday
- Thursday 9am
- 5pm + Neurology
- Plainview or Syosset clinic/ Fridays 9am
- 5pm
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 + Proven ability to support multi-specialties across multiple locations as identified in the work schedule
Preferred Qualifications:
- + Nationally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification from one of the following agencies:
NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, AMT, NHA
+ Experience working in a family medicine setting 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 $22.00- $27.
- an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.