Medical Assistant - Katonah, United States - Optum

Optum

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Katonah, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Full benefits within 30 days including generous PTO, paid holidays, annual performance reviews, annual bonus potential and much more

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.

The role of a
Medical Assistant is to provide care to patients/significant others via direct and/or telephone contact, following established standards and practices.

S/he coordinates with other members of the care team to ensure seamless care delivery, maximal coordination of efforts, and active patient participation in planning and care.

Assists physician or other provider with clinical procedures.

Typical Physical Demands:
Requires full range of body motion including moving and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.

Occasionally exerts up to 100 pounds of force, such as assisting patients in from the exam table, pushing patients in wheelchairs, or assisting patients into/out of wheelchairs.

arising Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. May require occasional lifting and carrying office supplies.

Typical Working Conditions:

May require frequent exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other substances and conditions common to a medical office environment.

Requires working near other personnel. Requires use of computer keyboard throughout the workday. May require use of autoclave for instrument sterilization.

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
1+ years of clinical experience in a medical office / clinic or hospital setting, or graduate of an accredited medical assistant program
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