Medical Assistant - Pediatric Ophthalmology

Medical Assistant

$1,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

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.

The Medical Assistant works to assist clinicians in providing health care at clinic locations. A Medical Assistant serves the patient and all members of the health care team by gathering and maintaining the necessary medical information in a cheerful, friendly, personable manner. This role provides quality patient care and helps to establish rapport between the clinician and patient.

Location: 146 Manetto Hill Rd. Plainview NY 11803

Specialty: Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Monday - Thursday shifts 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm, 10am-6pm, and 12pm-8pm. Two nights a week

Friday and Saturday shifts 8am-4pm. Two Saturdays a month

Primary Responsibilities:

• Obtains patient histories and vital signs and records accurately in the electronic medical record
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment and documents chief complaints
• Assists in other specialties as necessary
• Retrieves laboratory and radiology test results and instructs patients regarding medications and treatment per clinician's instructions
• Stocks supplies and prepares exam rooms and instruments for examinations, testing, or minor surgeries
• Potential for heavy phone usage. Responds to incoming phone calls and refers if necessary. Calls patients as necessary to follow up and/or schedule appointments
• Obtain prior authorizations as necessary
• Assist with other specialties within the suite as necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned

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.

Years of post-high school education can be substituted/is equivalent to years of experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in a medical office setting
• Experience with PC and Microsoft office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical Assistant certification
• 1+ years of experience working as a Medical Assistant performing front and clinical back-office duties
• Experience working with EPIC EMR software

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 $24.23 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 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.