Medical Assistant I

Unio specialty care; Rosemead (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; 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 is seeking a Medical Assistant in Rosemead, CA to support patient care, assist with procedures, and manage EMR documentation. The role requires attention to detail, strong teamwork, and the ability to communicate with patients in English and Spanish when needed.

The position includes comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow within a multi-location physician practice management platform.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 0-3 years healthcare experience preferred, including EMR experience.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred.
• Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient turnover of patient rooms and maintain timely daily schedule flow.
• Provide patient care: taking vitals, documenting intake forms and assisting with follow-up care instructions.
• Maintain instruments and equipment: sterilized, disinfected, autoclaved and stored per specs.
• Submit prior authorizations for medications, procedures, and labs.
• Assist with updating supply orders and keep inventory fully stocked.
• Assist physicians and staff with procedures and patient room setup, specimen collection and transport.
• Daily preparation of EMR: upload labs, post-op reports, and ensure supplies are in stock for upcoming appointments.

Skills

Bilingual

EMR experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion

Phlebotomy Certificate

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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 182 providers consisting of 119 physicians and 63 advanced practice providers operating out of 54 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.

Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred

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 and 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