Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, 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.

Optum Tri-State brings patients local care, backed by national expertise. As a premier provider of health care services, Optum Tri-State offers services including primary care, urgent care, and a diverse range of specialty care, outpatient surgery, and imaging. Drawing on the knowledge of leading doctors and healthcare experts, Optum helps 1.6 million patients across 630 locations access high-quality, affordable healthcare within their community.

• Location: 1 Dakota Dr Lake Success, NY
  
• Hours: Mon, Thurs, & Fri 8a-5p, W & Th 8a-6p, Sat 8a-12p
  
• Specialty: Pediatrics

Primary Responsibilities:

• Medical Assistant:
  • Obtains vital signs, weights, and hearing and vision testing when needed, and all other tests within the scope of the practice
  • Assist with maintaining patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas. Assists in escorting patients and specimens throughout the facility
  • Performs laboratory test procedures within established criteria
  • Adheres to safety and scientifically accepted infection control practices and standards
  • Stocks exam room/treatment rooms with medical supplies, linen, and designated chart forms. Notify the Office Manager when supplies are low
  • Ensures exam rooms and treatment areas are cleaned after each patient leaves and prepared for the next patient. Assists with light housekeeping duties which include spills
  • Cleans and sterilizes designated equipment after use
  • Assists patients and communicate with Physicians to obtain prescription renewals as needed
• Receptionist:
  • Demonstrate excellent customer service in welcoming and assisting patients and visitors
  • Check patients in and out
  • Obtain patient co-payments
  • Schedule appointments
  • Maintain heavy call volume
  • Complete various patient, insurance or organizations forms effectively and efficiently
  • Verify and scan patient insurance information
  • Generate referrals as needed
  • Ability to function as an effective team member. Works well alongside physicians, nurses and other ancillary staff
  • Demonstrates courtesy to the patient at all times, incorporating C-I-CARE into all patient interactions
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Work with integrity, uphold UHG's mission, values, and maintain confidentiality in all situations

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
• BLS certification or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Be able to work Saturday and Sunday with flexible availability

Preferred Qualifications:

• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience - Epic
• Customer Service experience Clinical experience, especially in Pediatrics
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Bilingual English and Spanish

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 $27.69 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.