Description

$1,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

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.

Primary Location: 312 Belleville Turnpike Ste 3A and 3C, North Arlington, NJ 07031 with rotating coverage at other nearby locations

Hours: 40 Hours per week,Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm. No weekends, evenings, or holidays

Specialty: Rheumatology

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepares the patient for the Medical Provider's examination by obtaining vital signs and patient history
• Prepares and maintains the examination and treatment areas
• Prepares the patient for and assisting with the examinations, procedures and treatments
• Maintains medication and immunization records
• Manage incoming and outgoing phone communications related to patient care, including prescription refills, lab results, and general messages for the providers
• Performs sterilization techniques and an inventory of supplies and equipment
• Understands proper function and care of special equipment
• Performs routine maintenance and calibration of administrative and clinical equipment
• Administers vaccines and other injections where applicable
• Organizes and maintains medical records
• Cooperates with other Optum Tri-State employees to achieve specific team goals
• To the extent requested by the Medical Provider, Optum Tri-State Medical Assistants are also responsible for certain follow-up with patients, such as ensuring specialist appointments are scheduled and referrals are prepared
• All Optum Tri-State employees are expected to keep abreast of current medical requirements relevant to their position, which includes maintaining patient confidentiality and abiding by all HIPPA and OSHA requirements
• Assist with front desk and other duties as assigned

This is a full time position with:

• Full Medical Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• 401k with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Discount Program
• and more...

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
• Nationally recognized Medical Assistant Certification
• Reliable Transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience working as a Medical Assistant performing front and clinical back-office duties including phlebotomy, injections, obtaining vital signs and recording medical history
• MD office work experience
• Knowledge of Epic EMR software
• Bilingual - English/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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.