Medical Assistant - Urgent Care

$1,000 Sign on Bonus External Candidates

Optum NY, is seeking a Medical Assistant - Urgent Care to join our team in Huntington, 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. 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 is a vital member of the ProHEALTH care delivery team. This position has the responsibility of preparing exam rooms for patients, measuring vital signs, performing approved laboratory tests, assisting clinicians with patient care, and performing a variety of administrative tasks. The MA at ProHEALTH utilizes a variety of clinical and clerical skills to deliver excellent patient experiences.

Position Details:

• Location: 339 Main Street, Huntington, NY 
• Schedule: Wednesday 6:50am - 3:00pm, Thursday 6:50am - 3:00pm, Friday 1:50pm - 10:00pm, Saturday 6:50am - 10:00pm
• Specialty: Urgent Care

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepares exam rooms by disinfecting, stocking, and verifying appropriate medications are available
• Greets patients and assist 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

Compensation/Benefits Highlights:

• Competitive base pay and bonus rewards incentives
• Generous PTO package and eight holidays per year
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• UnitedHealth Group offers medical, dental and vision health plans
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage
• Spouse or Domestic Partner Life Insurance and AD&D
• Child Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Group Legal Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance 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 equivalent

• Medical Assistant experience

• Proven solid computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office - MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point

Preferred Qualifications:

• Phlebotomy experience
• Medical Assistant certification
• 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience
• Experience with vital signs and basic lab tests (urinalysis, pregnancy tests, etc.)
• Experience with fingersticks for CBC testing

• EPIC EMR software experience

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 $16.15 to $28.80 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.