Location: Clifton,NJ, USA
**$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 Medical Assistants, under the supervision of a licensed Medical Provider, are to assist the Medical Provider with providing patients with the highest standards of medical care.
**Location:** 930 Clifton Ave, Clifton, NJ 07013
**Specialty:** Family Medicine
**Hours:** 40 total hours per week. Monday, Thursday, and Friday between 8:00am & 6:00pm. Tuesday and Wednesday between 8:00am & 5:00pm. Every other Saturday between 8:00am & 2:00pm
**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 examination
+ Prepares the patient for and assisting with procedures and treatments
+ Maintains medication and immunization records
+ Performs sterilization techniques
+ Performs 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 employees to achieve specific team goals
+ To the extent requested by the Medical Provider, OPTUM Medical Assistants are also responsible for certain follow-up with patients, such as ensuring specialist appointments are scheduled and referrals are prepared
+ All OPTUM 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 duties when needed
+ 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.
**Required Qualifications:**
+ High School diploma or equivalent
+ CMA certification
+ Proven basic computer and word-processing skills
+ Ability to work Monday - Friday between 7:00am - 8:00pm & two Saturdays per month between 8:00am and 2:00pm
+ Bilingual - Spanish/English
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Related experience
**New Jersey Residents Only:** The hourly range for this role is $16.00 to $28.27 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
_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._