Certified Medical Assistant

$33,280 - $56,805/Yr

UnitedHealth Group - Hoboken, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Hoboken, NJ

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About the position

The Certified Medical Assistant position at Riverside Medical Group, part of the OptumCare network, involves providing high-quality patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment. The role includes preparing examination rooms, assisting healthcare providers, and managing patient documentation, all while working with state-of-the-art technology. This position offers opportunities for professional development and is integral to the organization's mission of delivering equitable healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize medical equipment
• Room patients, obtain health history, check vital signs and perform EKG's
• 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
• Assist physicians, nurse practitioners or physician assistants with minor, in-office procedures

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Medical Assistant certification
• 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience
• Computer literacy

Nice-to-haves

• Experience as a Medical Assistant performing clinical back-office duties including phlebotomy, injections, obtaining vital signs and recording medical history
• Experience with Epic EMR

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution