Clinical Assistant - West New York, United States - Optum

Optum
Optum
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West New York, United States

3 weeks ago

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Optum is the premier medical practice in New Jersey serving patients in Hudson, Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Middlesex, Burlington, Cumberland, Ocean, and Camden counties. We have over 60 locations and 180 board certified medical providers specializing in Adult Medicine, Pediatrics, ENT, Foot & Ankle, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Cardiology, Behavioral Health, Physical Therapy, Allergy & Immunology, Developmental Health, Pain Management, Endocrinology, Chiropractic and Optometry.


As a National Committee for Quality Assurance "Level III- Patient Centered Medical Home," Optum is able to provide patient-focused precision medical care to the entire family and is committed to providing patients with the highest quality medical care.


In addition to providing the highest quality of care, Optum offers its patients the best hours of operation of any private practice in the country.

Patients have around-the-clock access to a health-care team and have the benefit of same day and walk in appointments. As an advocate for prenatal health and education, Optum offers prenatal classes every weekend free of charge.

We believe in giving back to their community and the patients they serve through health fairs, charitable giving/foundation, and free medical education.

Optum is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator to join our growing team. At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing physician-led care locally. Work with the largest care delivery organization in the world and start doing
your life's best work.

Optum Foot and Ankle has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented
Clinical Assistant to join our team. The
Clinical Assistant is responsible for the completion of set processes and protocols. Works cooperatively with all members of the care team to support the vision and mission of the organization, deliver excellent customer service, and adhere to Lean processes. Supports the teams in meeting financial, clinical, and service goals.


Working Hours:
Monday through Friday a 40-hour work week between the hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Rotating Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Schedule to be determined by manager upon hire.


Location: 6506 Park Ave, West New York, NY 07087 and 1 Maywood Ave, Maywood, NJ 07607


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
  • Assists and accompanies patients to exam rooms
  • Interviews patients and records information into the medical record
  • Measures, collects, and records patient vital signs
  • Prepares specimens for transportation to the lab
  • Assists in examination and treatment of patients under clinician direction
  • Performs other duties as required
Performs all duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant's practice. remove staples from superficial wounds, assist in wound dressing. Performs quality control checks on equipment. Prepares and sterilizes medical equipment using the autoclave

  • Rooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patient for examination
  • Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner
  • Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards and policies
  • Respects patient confidentiality at all times and treats patients with courtesy and respect
  • Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments
  • Practices standard infection control precautions
  • Supports and follows Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO)
  • Performs all other related duties as assigned

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success.


Some of our offerings include:

  • Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
  • Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
  • Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Shortterm disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
  • 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)


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 / GED (or higher)
  • 1+ years of healthcare related experience
  • Ability to travel 25% of the time to the two locations listed below and have reliable transportation
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