Medical Assistant - Korean Bilingual (Required)

OC GastroCare; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid vacation

Retirement plan eligibility

Growth opportunities

In-office lunches

Team environment

Job summary

OC GastroCare in Anaheim, CA is seeking a bilingual Medical Assistant (English/Korean) to join our patient‑facing team. This full‑time role requires strong organization and communication, with responsibilities including rooming patients, taking vital signs, and reviewing histories.

Must be fluent in Korean, have a high school diploma, MA program completion preferred, and GI experience a plus. Pay is $18–$22 per hour and benefits include health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in Korean.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• 1+ year of experience as a Medical Assistant preferred (GI experience a plus).
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with Korean-speaking patients.
• Room patients and prepare them for exams and procedures.
• Take and record vital signs and medical histories.
• Review and prepare charts prior to visits.
• Submit referrals and authorizations for procedures.
• Coordinate patients' future care with OC GastroCare.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of exam rooms and equipment.
• Support front office and clinical team as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Korean

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA program completion preferred

Job description

Medical Assistant (Bilingual English/Korean)

Medical Assistant (Bilingual English/Korean Required)

Location: Anaheim, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Rate: $18.00 - 22.00 per hour (based on experience and Korean Fluency)

About Us:

OC GastroCare is a leading gastroenterology practice committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive digestive care. We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our team and help support our patients through every step of their GI health journey.

Position Summary:

The Medical Assistant will play a key role in ensuring smooth clinical operations and exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, and proficiently bilingual in English and Korean. This is a full-time, patient-facing position that requires strong time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively communicate with our Korean speaking patient population
• Room patients and prepare them for exams and procedures
• Take and record accurate vital signs and medical histories
• Acquire an accurate health history from patients upon check-in and verifying past medical history, surgical history, current list of medication, allergies, pharmacy location verification, and any other pertinent information related to the office visit.
• Prepare and review charts prior to patient visits
• Submit authorizations for referrals and procedures
• Call external facilities for lab and diagnostic test results
• Notify patients of provider instructions, results, and treatment plans
• Assist in coordinating patients future care with OC GastroCare
• Properly instruct patients on Bowel Preps prior to Colonoscopy procedures
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of exam rooms and medical equipment
• Support front office and clinical team as needed

Requirements:

• Must be fluent in Korean
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred
• 1+ year of experience as a Medical Assistant preferred (GI experience a plus)
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to reliably commute to both Anaheim and Placentia, CA locations

Compensation

• Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour, based on experience

Benefits:

• Health insurance (contributed by employer)
• Dental, Vision, and Accidental Life Insurance all available options
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Retirement plan eligibility after two years of full-time employment
• Growth and learning opportunities
• Company hosted events and occasional in-office lunches provided
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment