Job Description
$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. 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 the community and the patients through health fairs, charitable giving/foundation, and free medical education.
Optum is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant Senior to join our growing team in New Jersey. At Optum, we are transforming healthcare nationally while providing physician-led care locally.
Working Hours: Office is open 7 days a week. This role will consist of a 36 hour work week, consisting of 3, 12 hour shifts between the hours of 7:45am-8pm or last patient. The schedule will be determined by the supervisor upon hire. Rotating schedule including holidays. May be asked to float to other clinics as needed.
Location: Ability to travel to both offices interchangeable depending on business needs
- 3403 South Delsea Drive, Vineland, NJ 08360
- 301 South Main Road, Vineland, NJ 08360
Primary Responsibilities - Prepare the patient for the Medical Provider's examination by obtaining vital signs and patient history
- Prepare and maintains the examination and treatment areas
- Prepare the patient for and assisting with the examination
- Prepare the patient for and assisting with procedures and treatments
- Maintain medication and immunization records
- Perform sterilization techniques
- Performing all Occupational services to all patients and ensuring follow-up to clients providing all necessary documentation
- Perform an inventory of supplies and equipment
- Accurate completion of daily, weekly, and monthly checklist
- Accurate completion and documentation of all quality control testing
- Understand proper function and care of special equipment
- Perform routine maintenance and calibration of administrative and clinical equipment
- Organize and maintains medical records
- Cooperate with other RMG employees to achieve specific team goals
- To the extent requested by the Medical Provider, RMG Medical Assistants are also responsible for certain follow-up with patients, such as ensuring specialist appointments are scheduled and referrals are prepared
- All RMG employees are expected to keep abreast on current medical requirements relevant to their position, which includes maintaining patient confidentiality and abiding by all HIPAA and OSHA requirements
- Complete all new-hire clinical competencies within 90 days of start-date. Complete new clinical competencies rolled out by the Educational Committee
- Maintain and provide proof of valid CMA license to United Health Group on an annual basis
- Perform sterilization techniques, EKG, Nebulizer, Splinting, and other support tasks requested by Provider
- Administer injections and collect specimens
- Document patient care using electronic medical record software
- Schedule appointments, complete prior authorizations, process medication refills, handle referrals, answer calls and complete paperwork as needed
- Greet all patients upon entering the Urgent Care Center
- Obtain accurate and updated patient information, such as name, address, insurance information
- Perform insurance verification on the date of service
- Obtain patient signatures for required documents
- Upload a valid Government issued state ID of patient and patient insurance cards
- Accurate and complete occupational medicine registration workflow
- File and maintain medical records
- Consistently correct registration work queue errors
- Confirms and schedule appointments
- Answer telephone calls promptly and courteously
- Collects co-pays or outstanding balances on the date of service
- Perform referral documentation promptly
- Performs certain follow-up services for patients in a prompt and courteous manner, such as scheduling specialist appointments, scheduling follow-up appointments and obtaining copies lab results or specialist reports
- Adhere to the standards identified via Sparq regarding Employee Policies
- Work cohesively with fellow RMG employees to achieve specific team goals
- Keep abreast on current medical requirements relevant to their position, which includes maintaining patient confidentiality and abiding by all HIPAA and OSHA requirements
- Comfortable working in high pace environment
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 or GED
- Nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification
- Active American Heart Association BLS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
- 1+ years of computer proficiency experience including MS Word, Excel and Outlook with the ability to use multiple web applications
- Ability to travel to both offices interchangeable depending on business needs
- 3403 S. Delsea Drive, Vineland, NJ 08360
- 301 South Main Road, Vineland NJ 08360
Preferred Qualifications - 1+ years of back office Medical Assistant experience
- Experience with Epic EMR
- Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability
- Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers
- Solid organizational and time management skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others
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.
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