Medical Assistant I

Unio Health Partners, LLP; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Health Benefits

Generous time off

Paid Holidays

401(k)

Company Discounts

Collaborative work environment

Employee Recognition

Job summary

Unio Health Partners in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant I to support patient care delivery across our clinical team. You will assist with vitals, charting, room turnover, specimen collection, injections, and EMR documentation, under physician supervision. A positive, patient-focused approach is essential.

We value teamwork, reliability, and flexibility. Competitive hourly pay, benefits, PTO, holidays, and 401(k) are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0-3 years healthcare experience preferred including EMR system experience.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred (languages may vary by location).
• Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient turnover of patient rooms and maintain timely daily schedule flow.
• Provide patient care: taking vitals, documenting intake forms, medical history, explain procedure instructions, assist with follow up care.
• Maintain instruments and equipment: sterilized, disinfect, autoclaved, and follow cleaning/storage per item specs.
• Submit prior authorizations for medications, procedures, and labs.
• Assist with updating supply order lists and maintain stock; prevent shortages.
• Assist physicians with procedures: patient room and tray setup, specimen collection, phlebotomy, injections, and reconstitution of medications.
• Prepare EMR daily: retrieve/upload labs, diagnostic studies, post-op reports, authorizations, and ensure meds/supplies are in stock for upcoming appointments.

Skills

EMR experience

Bilingual/multilingual

0-3 years healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certificate

Phlebotomy Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Medical Assistant I

Medical Assistant I

Company Description

Unio Health Partners (UHP) is a highly differentiated physician practice management platform with the goal of transforming care delivery across the Western United States. UHP partners with leading physician practices, creating a cohesive, quality-oriented clinical culture and facilitating best practice sharing across the platform. Our affiliated practices gain access to a broader suite of services, providing a meaningful benefit to both physicians and patients. UHP's best-in-class clinical program covers three sub-specialties (urology, gastroenterology, and radiation oncology) and offers numerous ancillary services, including pathology lab, in-office dispensing, and chronic care management. We are led by a highly accomplished management team and provide a full suite of management services to its affiliated practices. UHP is currently affiliated with 185 providers operating out of 62 locations across Southern, Central, and Northern California.

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant is responsible for patient care delivery by working cooperatively with all staff members in planning, performing, assisting with procedures, appointments, patient relations, follow up care, and other tasks as requested by a physician. The Medical Assistant is expected to adhere to all standards of healthcare to provide a professional, comfortable, and efficient work environment for patients, physicians, and staff members.

What you will be doing

• Ensure efficient turnover of patient rooms and maintain timely daily schedule flow.
• Provide patient care: taking vitals, documenting intake forms (this may include portal assistance), medical history, explain procedure instructions, assist with follow up care instructions as needed.
• Maintain Instruments and Equipment: sterilized, disinfect, autoclaved, and follow proper equipment cleaning and storage per item specifications.
• Submit prior authorizations for ordered medications, procedures, and labs.
• Assist with updating supply order lists, ensure supplies are up to date and fully stocked; prevent supply shortage.
• Assist physicians and staff members with procedures: patient room and tray setup, specimen collection and transport, phlebotomy, administer injections, and medication preparation (reconstitution).
• Daily preparation of EMR: Retrieve and uploading of labs, diagnostic studies, post op reports, authorizations, and any documentation necessary for patient upcoming appointments. Confirm medication/s or supplies are in stock prior to patient appointments.

What you will bring to the team

• Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion is a plus
• Phlebotomy Certificate is a plus
• High school diploma or GED certificate required.
• 0-3 years of healthcare experience preferred including Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system experience.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred (languages may vary by location based on patient population). Employees may be asked to assist with patient communication or interpretation in their language(s) of fluency, as appropriate, to support patient care and operational needs.
• Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Travel

• Occasional travel to any of the UNIO locations may be required.

What we can offer you

• Competitive Salary
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Generous time off (start accruing on your first day - no waiting period)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• Company Discounts
• Collaborative work environment - we want our employees to have a say in how we run our office
• Employee Recognition

Compensation is depending on a number of factors including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, or experience that may fall outside of the range shown

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