Care Coordination Medical Assistant | Flexible Hours & Growth

Jobtome; Westwego (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a primary care patient-centered care team. You will support physicians, nurses, and care managers, perform patient assessments, provide education, and help coordinate services for quality, cost‑effective outcomes.

You will assist with patient flow, manage EMR documentation, maintain exam room readiness, and collaborate with the care team to ensure safe, compassionate care for diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Current CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within 30 days
• 1+ years of clinic experience or related experience in a medical setting
• Knowledge of OSHA/HIPAA compliance
• Computer experience (EMR training preferred)

Responsibilities

• Addresses the total patient, inclusive of medical, psychosocial, behavioral, cultural, and spiritual needs
• Involves the individual patient and caregiver, as appropriate, in decision making
• Facilitates communication and coordination among members of the care team
• Provides patient care to include patient assessment prior to physician's/nurse practitioner's examination, serves as patient advocate/liaison by answering questions related to care and treatment, as appropriate, provides patient education and self-management support, implements physician orders and assists providers with procedures
• Escorts patient to exam room
• Participates in team huddles and ensures EMR is prepared for the clinic visit
• Triages phone calls to the appropriate department and enters the call into the EMR as a Telephone Encounter
• Maintains cleanliness of the patient care areas
• Ensures exam rooms are stocked at all times
• Cleans and disinfects instruments
• Performs clinic tasks as directed by Clinic Manager
• Assists Clinic Manager with the ordering and receiving of medical supplies and medications
• Works closely with the Clinic Manager and Quality Manager to create and implement new clinic processes
• Reviews all required education courses and applies to daily clinic practice
• Maintains competency of clinical skills

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Ability to multi-task/prioritize

Computer/EMR Skills

Professionalism

Compassionate

Solid work ethic

Dependability

Tools

EMR software

Job description

UnitedHealthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a primary care patient-centered care team. You will support physicians, nurses, and care managers, perform patient assessments, provide education, and help coordinate services for quality, cost‑effective outcomes.

You will assist with patient flow, manage EMR documentation, maintain exam room readiness, and collaborate with the care team to ensure safe, compassionate care for diverse patient populations.