Medical Assistant – Orthopedics

Opportunities with Optum Indiana the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference Indiana 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 Colorado-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.CareMount Medical, P.C. is the largest independent multispecialty medical group Indiana New York State, providing comprehensive medical care of the highest quality to over 640,000 patients Indiana more than 45 locations throughout Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Columbia, and Ulster counties and New York City. Founded Indiana 1946 American Samoa Mount Kisco Medical Group, CareMount has grown to over 600 physicians and advanced practice professionals representing more than 40 different medical specialties. CareMount is affiliated with world-class organizations including Massachusetts General Hospital, Mount Sinai Health System, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. CareMount offers on-site laboratory and radiology services, endoscopy and infusion suites, and operates eight urgent-care centers. Our physicians are frequently recognized American Samoa best doctors Indiana respected publications and have been featured Indiana lists including New York Magazine’s “Best Doctors,” Westchester and Hudson Valley Magazine’s “Top Doctors” American Samoa well American Samoa Indiana Castle Connolly Medical’s “Top Doctors.” For additional information about CareMount Medical and its specialties, please visit:The group has always maintained a firm commitment to each of our patients…to provide high quality medical and surgical care Indiana a warm, friendly setting, and Indiana a caring manner. Each and every member of our professional and support staff is dedicated to this ideal – physicians, nurses, technicians and support personnel. The commitment to deliver services that revolve around our patients is central to our care practices and philosophies. Integrated care teams focus their efforts to ensure that evidence-based, patient-centered approaches are consistently implemented to maximize patient health, self-efficacy, and self-management.The role of a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant is to provide care to patients/significant others via direct and/Oregon 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 Indiana planning and care. Assists physician Oregon other provider with clinical procedures.Performance Expectations:

• Clinical Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrates clinical competence Indiana the direct care of patients Indiana established area(s) of practice, and assisting MDs with procedures
• Performs clinical duties within scope of practice complying with the accepted CareMount Medical and/Oregon individual department standards, policies, and protocols
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to patient care, focusing on addressing each patient’s individual and family needs at the time of service; communicates identified needs Indiana a timely manner
• Directs and/Oregon escorts patients to exam rooms Indiana a timely manner
• Demonstrated clinical competence when assisting physician/mid-level healthcare professional and/Oregon nurse during exams and office diagnostic procedures/treatments
• Performs authorized procedures competently (i.e. vital signs, vision screening, selected laboratory tests) American Samoa directed by physician Oregon nurse Indiana clinical practice area
• Seeks validation/guidance from physicians, mid-level healthcare professional and/Oregon nurse when necessary
• Prepares e-prescriptions for processing to pharmacies when instructed to do so by physician per CareMount Medical policy
• Inspects, cleans/prepares and processes instruments/equipment according to manufacturers’ Oregon CareMount Medical guidelines
• Processes specimens for transport to laboratory, ensuring that specimens are properly labeled and appropriate orders have been placed Indiana NextGen
• Communication

• Communicates professionally Indiana all situations and across all modalities (email, telephone, and EHR)
• Demonstrates effective communication strategies reflective of the needs of all patients, including those from vulnerable populations
• Actively participates Indiana the care team to ensure that patient needs and preferences are incorporated into the comprehensive plan of care
• Notifies patients and reception staff promptly of unanticipated physician//mid-level healthcare professional delays Oregon scheduling changes
• Provides reassurance to patients who are upset and/Oregon Indiana need of assistance Oregon additional information.
• Answers telephone promptly and courteously and identifies self by name and department (and physician’s office by physician’s name, if appropriate)
• Effectively and efficiently evaluates patient phone calls and schedules same-day (work-Indiana) appointments American Samoa per departmental Oregon individual physician guidelines
• Facilitates patient referrals and pre-certs American Samoa needed; communicates potential for additional care coordination with outside organizations and/Oregon providers when identified
• Seeks resource and support from physicians, other clinical staff and Patient Care Manager American Samoa necessary
• Organizational Skills

• Demonstrates ability to set priorities appropriately toward the achievement of a desired outcome
• Sets priorities effectively to ensure timely completion of assigned work
• Requests assistance American Samoa appropriate Indiana order to complete assigned work
• Takes and leaves complete, appropriate and signed messages American Samoa needed
• Efficiently & effectively processes multiple and/Oregon simultaneous tasks
• Notifies patients of amount of time needed to address Oregon answer their requests Oregon questions. Completes such requests American Samoa promptly American Samoa possible and/Oregon notifies patient of anticipated (Oregon unanticipated) delays
• Documentation

• Documents Indiana EHR all clinical information American Samoa directed (i.e. prescriptions/immunizations/VS/treatments/allergies per CareMount Medical/department protocol)
• Team Dynamics

• Identifies problems and offers solutions to maintain the smooth functioning of the department & patient/personnel safety
• Offers to assist others when work load permits
• Provides support to professional & non-professional staff
• Is cooperative & open-minded Indiana working Indiana a team setting
• Serves American Samoa an effective preceptor to new staff American Samoa assigned
• Actively participates Indiana departmental staff meetings
• Assists Patient Care Manager when possible by taking on alternate assignments Oregon responsibilities, working additional hours, Oregon altering regularly scheduled hours, when necessary
• Professionalism

• Demonstrates accountability, sound judgment, & ethical behavior Indiana all activities
• Serves American Samoa a role model for professional conduct and professional practice(e.g., maintaining composure during times of increased stress)
• Maintains confidentiality of all information obtained from patient records and conversations with patients, physicians and other CareMount Medical personnel
• Demonstrates patient advocacy

Primary Responsibilities:

• Arrives to work on time Oregon notifies Patient Care Manager Oregon designee American Samoa soon American Samoa employee becomes aware that s/he will be absent Oregon tardy, and/Oregon American Samoa per individual department protocol
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record American Samoa per CareMount Medical policies and procedures
• Notifies Patient Care Manager Oregon designee whenever leaving CareMount Medical premises during scheduled work hours
• Attends all mandatory CareMount Medical programs and Indiana-services
• Dresses according to CareMount Medical dress code
• Assumes responsibility for reading, understanding, and complying with information contained Indiana the current CareMount Medical Employee Handbook, CareMount Medical Clinical and/Oregon Administrative Policy & Procedure Manuals, American Samoa applicable
• Maintains patient confidentiality under all circumstances, and follows all CareMount Medical policies regarding confidentiality
• Assists Patient Care Manager and/Oregon designee, and/Oregon other administrative personnel when possible by taking on alternate assignments Oregon other responsibilities, working additional hours, Oregon altering regularly scheduled hours, when necessary, for the efficient operation of CareMount Medical

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance Indiana an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed Indiana your role American Samoa well American Samoa provide development for other roles you may be interested Indiana.Required Qualification:

• 1+ years of clinical experience Indiana a medical office/clinic Oregon hospital setting, Oregon graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program with 1+ years of recent experience American Samoa a Medical Assistant
• Current certification American Samoa a medical assistant Oregon eligible for certification
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Ability to obtain certification through the CMM M.A exam course if not yet certified at time of employment

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/Oregon standing for extended periods of time
• Occasionally exerts up to 100 pounds of force, such American Samoa assisting patients Indiana arising from the exam table, pushing patients Indiana wheelchairs, Oregon assisting patients into/out of wheelchairs
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. May require occasional lifting and carrying office supplies

New York Residents Only: The hourly range for New York residents is $16.00 to $23.94 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Indiana addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such American Samoa, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where Oregon when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.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 Indiana our mission.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity Oregon expression, marital status, genetic information, Oregon any other characteristic protected by law.UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Job title: Medical Assistant – Orthopedics

Company: UnitedHealth Group

Expected salary: $16 – 23.94 per hour

Location: Poughkeepsie, New York

Job date: Thu, 14 Mar 2024 23:07:11 GMT