Medical Assistant: Caring Patient Care & EMR Skills

UnitedHealth Group; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k

Stock purchase

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Optum Pacific West region in California is hiring a Medical Assistant to provide high-quality patient care in a clinical setting. You will support physicians and nursing staff, collect patient information, and help with routine procedures while building relationships with patients and their families.

The role offers exposure to EMR systems, potential phlebotomy duties, and a pathway to growth within a values-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• BLS certification by hire date or obtain by date of hire.
• 1+ years of experience as Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Delivers high-quality patient care face-to-face, by phone, and electronically.
• Collects and documents patient information including vitals and meds.
• Assists physicians with injections, EKGs, phlebotomy, and procedures.
• Coordinates patient care per physician guidance and policies.
• Maintains infection control and EMR/paper documentation.

Skills

Bilingual English and Spanish

Education

Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Optum Pacific West region in California is hiring a Medical Assistant to provide high-quality patient care in a clinical setting. You will support physicians and nursing staff, collect patient information, and help with routine procedures while building relationships with patients and their families.

The role offers exposure to EMR systems, potential phlebotomy duties, and a pathway to growth within a values-driven culture.