Medical Assistant - Primary Care

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State Region

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.

Location

164-50 Crossbay Boulevard 2nd Floor Howard Beach, NY 11414

Hours

37.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday between 7 : 50am & 5 : 30pm

Specialty

Internal Medicine

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepares exam rooms by disinfecting, stocking, and verifying appropriate medications are available
• Greets patients and assists them with signing in and completing paperwork
• Answers incoming phone calls in a courteous and prompt manner
• Assists and accompanies patients to exam rooms
• Interviews patients and records information into the medical record
• Measures, collects, and records patient vital signs
• Performs basic lab testing and other approved tests
• Displays proficient phlebotomy practices
• Prepares specimens for transportation to the lab
• Assists in examination and treatment of patients under clinician direction
• Places follow-up phone calls to patients
• Performs other duties as required
• Traveling and providing coverage to neighboring sites as needed

About Optum NY / NJ

Optum NY / NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum - from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY / NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

Required Qualification

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

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.

OptumCare 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.

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