Senior Medical Assistant Float: Cross-Clinic Coverage

Optum; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase and 401k

Job summary

Optum in California is seeking a Lead Medical Assistant Float to provide high-quality patient care across multiple clinics in the Pacific West region. You will support physicians and nursing staff with injections, EKGs, and phlebotomy, document in EMR, and coordinate patient care in a fast-paced environment.

You will travel to various locations within the region, assist with telephonic outreach and remote tasks, and collaborate with care teams to ensure seamless patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• BLS certification from AHA or willing to obtain by date of hire.
• 4+ years of experience working as a Medical Assistant.
• Access to reliable transportation to travel to various locations within designated region/pod.

Responsibilities

• Delivers high-quality patient care across face-to-face, telephone, and electronic interactions at multiple clinics within the region.
• Collects and documents patient information including vital signs and medication history.
• Assists physicians and nursing staff with injections, EKGs, phlebotomy, and other procedures as directed.
• Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians and company standards.
• Maintains EMR and paper-based documentation for assessments and procedures.

Skills

BLS certification

Reliable transportation

Multisite collaboration

Education

Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

Optum in California is seeking a Lead Medical Assistant Float to provide high-quality patient care across multiple clinics in the Pacific West region. You will support physicians and nursing staff with injections, EKGs, and phlebotomy, document in EMR, and coordinate patient care in a fast-paced environment.

You will travel to various locations within the region, assist with telephonic outreach and remote tasks, and collaborate with care teams to ensure seamless patient experiences.