Medical Assistant Receptionist Optum Tri-State

Requisition Number: 2215462
Job Category: Healthcare Delivery
Primary Location: New York, NY

Doctor consulting nurse at nurse station.

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. 

Schedule: : Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 1:50 – 10:00 PM EST

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
  • Traveling and providing coverage to neighboring sites as needed 

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 Qualification:

  • High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certification in Medical Assisting
  • Experience with vital signs and basic lab tests (urinalysis, pregnancy tests, etc.)
  • Epic experience 
  • Proven solid computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)

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. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 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 in 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 or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.  

Additional Job Detail Information

Requisition Number 2215462

Business Segment Optum Care Delivery

Employee Status Regular

Job Level Individual Contributor

Travel No

Country: US

Overtime Status Non-exempt

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Telecommuter Position No

Our Hiring Process

We want you to know what our hiring process looks like. Watch the video and find out what to expect along the way.

What It’s Like

Watch the video and hear how our employees describe what it’s like to work here in Customer Service.

Careers at Optum

If you want to use your abilities to help us challenge the status quo and achieve on our ambitious mission, this is the right place for you. We are creating and delivering quality health care solutions that deeply impact the health care system. And this means opportunities for people like you to grow and innovate with us.

Closing the GAP

Our team members help close the gap in health care. Take a closer look and see how Lisa helps members navigate a complex health care system.