Description

$500 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.

Location: 1167 Wantagh Avenue Wantagh, NY 11793

Schedule: Part-time, 22 hours per week. Sunday 6:50am - 3:00pm and Monday, 6:50am - 10:00pm

Specialty: Pediatric 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

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
• 6+ months of experience working as a Medical Assistant performing front and clinical back-office duties
• 6+ months of phlebotomy experience and/or an active phlebotomy certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Medical Assisting
• 1+ years pediatric or urgent care experience
• Experience with Epic EMR

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 $27.69 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.