Medical Assistant: Patient Care, EMR & Phlebotomy

Optum; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum in California is seeking a Medical Assistant to deliver high-quality patient care in a clinical setting. You will build meaningful relationships with patients, families, and care teams while supporting the workflow and leveraging EMR tools.

The role emphasizes direct patient care, accurate documentation, and collaboration with physicians and nursing staff. BLS certification and 1+ year experience are preferred; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program
• BLS certification from AHA or willingness to obtain by hire date
• 1+ year of experience as a Medical Assistant
• Bilingual English and Spanish is preferred

Responsibilities

• Delivers high-quality patient care through face-to-face, telephone, and electronic contact for examinations, treatment, monitoring, and preparation for diagnostic tests or procedures
• Collects and documents patient information including vital signs, chief complaints, medications, allergies, and health risk information
• Assists physicians and nursing staff with injections, EKGs, phlebotomy, and other patient care procedures
• Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians and policies
• Maintains EMR and paper-based documentation for all assessments and procedures
• Prepares and cleans patient rooms and maintains infection control

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Medical Assistant certificate/diploma

Tools

EMR systems

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Optum in California is seeking a Medical Assistant to deliver high-quality patient care in a clinical setting. You will build meaningful relationships with patients, families, and care teams while supporting the workflow and leveraging EMR tools.

The role emphasizes direct patient care, accurate documentation, and collaboration with physicians and nursing staff. BLS certification and 1+ year experience are preferred; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.