Medical Assistant - Patient Care & EMR

UnitedHealth Group; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401(k) contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Medical Assistant in California to deliver high-quality patient care in a clinical setting. You will collect patient data, assist with procedures, and coordinate care with physicians and staff.

The role requires completion of a Medical Assistant program, BLS by hire date, and 1+ year of MA experience; preferred are phlebotomy certification, EMR experience, and bilingual English/Spanish. Hourly pay ranges $16–$29 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by date of hire.
• 1+ year of experience as a Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Delivers high-quality patient care through direct and telecontact for exams, treatments, monitoring, and prep for diagnostic tests.
• Collects and documents patient information including vital signs, chief complaints, medications, allergies, and health risk screenings.
• Assists physicians and nursing staff with injections, EKGs, phlebotomy, and other patient care tasks as directed.
• Coordinates patient care per doctors' directives and company policies.
• Maintains proper documentation in EMR and paper records for all assessments and procedures.

Skills

Bilingual English & Spanish

Education

Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR system

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Medical Assistant in California to deliver high-quality patient care in a clinical setting. You will collect patient data, assist with procedures, and coordinate care with physicians and staff.

The role requires completion of a Medical Assistant program, BLS by hire date, and 1+ year of MA experience; preferred are phlebotomy certification, EMR experience, and bilingual English/Spanish. Hourly pay ranges $16–$29 with comprehensive benefits.