Medical Assistant - Pediatric Ophthalmology - Plainview, NY at UnitedHealth Group
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Medical Assistant - Pediatric Ophthalmology - Plainview, NY
Requisition number: 2363853 Job category: Healthcare Delivery Primary location: Plainview, NY Date posted: 05/28/2026 Overtime status: Non-exempt Travel: No
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Optum NY, is seeking a Medical Assistant - Pediatric Ophthalmology to join our team in Plainview, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you"ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you"ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
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.
Location: 146 Manetto Hill Rd. Plainview NY 11803
Specialty: Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Monday - Thursday shifts 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm, 10am-6pm, and 12pm-8pm. Two nights a week
Friday and Saturday shifts 8am-4pm. Two Saturdays a month
Primary Responsibilities:
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.
Years of post-high school education can be substituted/is equivalent to years of experience.
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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 $25.05 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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