Medical Assistant II

Unio Specialty Care; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Company discounts

Collaborative work environment

Employee recognition

Job summary

Unio Health Partners seeks a Medical Assistant II to join our clinical team in California. You will support patient care, assist with procedures, manage EMR documentation, and help with front-office tasks as needed. A strong emphasis is placed on patient comfort and efficient workflow in our multi-location practice.

Ideal candidates have 4–5 years of healthcare experience including EMR usage, HS diploma or GED, and bilingual Spanish is a plus. Travel to UNIO locations may be required.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of healthcare experience including EMR system experience.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus for patient communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient turnover of patient rooms and maintain timely daily schedule flow.
• Provide patient care: vitals, intake forms, medical history, procedure instructions, post-care guidance.
• Maintain instruments and equipment: sterilize, disinfect, autoclave, proper cleaning and storage.

Skills

EMR systems experience

Bilingual Spanish

Patient care

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR software

Job description

Medical Assistant II

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 II 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 II adheres 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.
• 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.
• Support front office coordinator duties when necessary: appointment scheduling, answering phones, retrieving, and responding to voicemails and electronic correspondences.
• Train new Medical Assistants and Externs in duties and procedures as assigned.

What you will bring to the team

• Phlebotomy Certificate is a plus
• High school diploma or GED certificate required.
• Bilingual-Spanish is a plus.
• 4-5 years of healthcare experience required 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