Flexible Per Diem Medical Assistant — Back Office Care

Optum; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential eligibility

Annual performance review with wage-in

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Career development and training

Job summary

Optum is seeking a per diem Medical Assistant to support clinic providers with back-office duties, injections, phlebotomy, and diagnostic testing. The role emphasizes quality service and adherence to standards in a dynamic clinic environment.

Shifts are flexible, with hours ranging 0–20 per week, Monday–Friday, and a pay rate of $16–$29 per hour. Per diem eligibility and local labor market considerations apply.

Qualifications

• Back-office duties to support providers in clinics.
• Injections, diagnostic testing, phlebotomy procedures.
• Quality surveys and other clinical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform back-office tasks to assist providers in quality clinics.
• Administer injections and perform diagnostic tests as required.
• Conduct phlebotomy and quality surveys per protocol.
• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Customer service

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Registered or Certified Medical Assistant

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Optum is seeking a per diem Medical Assistant to support clinic providers with back-office duties, injections, phlebotomy, and diagnostic testing. The role emphasizes quality service and adherence to standards in a dynamic clinic environment.

Shifts are flexible, with hours ranging 0–20 per week, Monday–Friday, and a pay rate of $16–$29 per hour. Per diem eligibility and local labor market considerations apply.