Medical Assistant - Korean Bilingual (Required)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employer contributes

Dental

Vision

Accidental Life Insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Retirement plan eligibility after two 

Growth opportunities

Company events and in-office lunches

Supportive, team-oriented environment

Job summary

OC GastroCare is seeking a bilingual Medical Assistant (English/Korean) in Anaheim, CA. This full-time, patient-facing role supports clinical operations and front/back office teams.

The ideal candidate will be fluent in Korean, have a high school diploma, and prefer completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program with 1+ year GI experience. Compensation is $18-$22 per hour with benefits.

Qualifications

• 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 Anaheim and Placentia, CA locations.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with Korean-speaking patients
• Room patients and prepare for exams/procedures
• Take and record vital signs and medical histories
• Obtain health history, meds, allergies, and past records at check-in
• Prepare and review charts before visits
• Submit referrals and procedure authorizations
• Call external facilities for lab/diagnostic results
• Notify patients of instructions, results, and treatment plans
• Coordinate future care with OC GastroCare
• Instruct patients on bowel prep before colonoscopy
• Maintain clean, organized exam rooms and equipment
• Support front desk and clinical team

Skills

Korean fluency

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Medical Assistant program completion

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