Job Details2024-05-20T13:50:10+00:00

Medical Assistant – Neurology

Requisition Number: 2315896
Job Category: Healthcare Delivery
Primary Location: Bethpage, NY

Doctor consulting nurse at nurse station.

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$1,000 Sign On Bonus!  Full-time with benefits within 30 days of employment.

 

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The Medical Assistant works to assist clinicians in providing health care at clinic locations.  A Medical Assistant serves the patient and all members of the health care team by gathering and maintaining the necessary medical information in a cheerful, friendly, personable manner.  This role provides quality patient care and helps to establish rapport between the clinician and patient. The Associate Medical Assistant works to assist clinicians in providing health care at clinic locations.  A Medical Assistant serves the patient and all members of the health care team by gathering and maintaining the necessary medical information in a cheerful, friendly, personable manner.  This role provides quality patient care and helps to establish rapport between the clinician and patient.

 

This is an outstanding opportunity with a Fortune 5 Company to be at the forefront of our continued growth and success in this specialty area. Join us today!

 

Primary Location: 4045 Hempstead Turnpike 2nd floor, Bethpage, NY with the opportunity to cover at other nearby locations as needed

Hours: 37.5 total hours per week. Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 5:00pm and Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm

Primary Specialty: Neurology with the opportunity to cover in other specialties as needed

 

Primary Responsibilities:  

  • Rooms patients by verifying identity, collecting and documenting vital signs, and updating medical records accurately in the Electronic Medical Record
  • Prepares patients for examination and treatment and documents chief complaints
  • Retrieves laboratory and radiology test results and instructs patients regarding medications and treatment per clinician’s instructions
  • Responds to patient inquiries through MyChart by addressing routine questions, routing prescription requests to appropriate providers, and coordinating the ordering of medical supplies
  • Stocks supplies and prepares exam rooms and instruments for examinations, testing, or minor surgeries
  • Complete prior authorizations by reviewing requests, verifying that all required documentation is included, and facilitating approvals in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
  • Potential for heavy phone usage. Responds to incoming phone calls and refers if necessary. Calls patients as necessary to follow up and/or schedule appointments
  • Demonstrates the ability to work independently by managing tasks with minimal supervision

 

Compensation/Benefits Highlights:

  • Competitive base pay and bonus rewards incentives
  • Benefits begin within 30 days of employment
  • Generous PTO package and nine holidays per year
  • Annual reviews and annual bonus potential
  • Matching 401k
  • UnitedHealth Group offers medical, dental and vision health plans
  • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage
  • Spouse or Domestic Partner Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Short and Long Term Disability Coverage
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Employee Discounts
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • And more…   

 

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:  

  • 1+ years of experience in a medical office or healthcare setting
  • Experience with PC and Microsoft Office 
  • Experience working with electronic medical records

 

Preferred Qualifications:    

  • Medical Assistant certification
  • 2+ years of experience in a medical office or healthcare setting 
  • Experience working with EPIC EMR software
  • Phlebotomy experience
  • Prior authorization experience
  • EKG experience
  • Bilingual English/Spanish

 

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.

Additional Job Detail Information

Requisition Number 2315896

Business Segment Optum Care Delivery

Employee Status Regular

Job Level Individual Contributor

Travel Yes, 10 % of the Time

Country: US

Overtime Status Non-exempt

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Telecommuter Position No

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