Medical Assistant: Care Coordination & Patient Education

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Stock purchase plan

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a collaborative primary care team. You will support physicians and nurse practitioners, perform pre‑examination assessments, educate patients, and assist with procedures while maintaining EMR accuracy and clinic flow.

Responsibilities include triaging calls, keeping exam rooms clean and stocked, and collaborating with care team to coordinate services. This role emphasizes patient-centered care and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and clinicians with patient care and examinations.
• Conduct pre-exam assessments and patient education.
• Triages calls and documents interactions in EMR.
• Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and manage supplies.
• Collaborate with care team to coordinate services.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Computer/EMR skills

Professionalism

Diversity collaboration

Critical thinking

Flexibility

Willingness to take directives

Compassionate

Dependability

Solid work ethic

Education

CPR/AED certification

OSHA/HIPAA compliance knowledge

EMR software experience

Preferred Medical Assistant certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

UnitedHealthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a collaborative primary care team. You will support physicians and nurse practitioners, perform pre‑examination assessments, educate patients, and assist with procedures while maintaining EMR accuracy and clinic flow.

Responsibilities include triaging calls, keeping exam rooms clean and stocked, and collaborating with care team to coordinate services. This role emphasizes patient-centered care and HIPAA compliance.