Compassionate Medical Assistant - Patient Care

Optum; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contribution

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

OptumCare is hiring a Medical Assistant in California to provide high-quality patient care in a clinical setting. You will work alongside physicians and nursing staff, documenting vital information and supporting patient workflows while ensuring infection control and accurate records.

The role requires a Medical Assistant program, BLS, and 1+ year experience; bilingual English/Spanish and EMR experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• BLS certification by date of hire.
• 1+ years of experience as Medical Assistant.
• Phlebotomy certification (preferred).
• EMR experience (preferred).
• Bilingual English and Spanish (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Delivers high-quality patient care through face-to-face, telephone, and electronic contact for examinations and procedures.
• Collects and documents patient information including vital signs and medical history.
• Assists physicians with injections, EKGs, phlebotomy, and other procedures.
• Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians and policies.
• Manages tasks, calls, and messages; documents all actions.
• Maintains accurate EMR and paper documentation for assessments and procedures.
• Prepares and cleans patient rooms and maintains infection control.

Skills

Patient care

EMR documentation

BLS certification

Bilingual English/Spanish

Phlebotomy experience

Education

Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR software

Job description

OptumCare is hiring a Medical Assistant in California to provide high-quality patient care in a clinical setting. You will work alongside physicians and nursing staff, documenting vital information and supporting patient workflows while ensuring infection control and accurate records.

The role requires a Medical Assistant program, BLS, and 1+ year experience; bilingual English/Spanish and EMR experience are a plus.