Senior Medical Assistant Float - Multi-Clinic Coverage

Optum; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 57,308,160 - 103,154,688; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Senior Medical Assistant Float to provide high-quality patient care across multiple clinics within a geographic region. This role supports both clinical and administrative sites, aiding telephonic outreach and remote patient care activities as needed.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians, collecting patient data, and ensuring accurate EMR documentation. The position requires BLS certification and 4+ years of MA experience, with travel to various locations and a strong

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Delivers high-quality patient care through face-to-face, telephone, and electronic contact for examinations, treatment, monitoring, and preparing for diagnostics at various sites.
• Collects and documents patient information including vitals, chief complaints, medications, allergies, and health risk screening details.
• Assists physicians and nursing staff with injections, EKGs, phlebotomy, and other patient care procedures.
• Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards, and policies.
• Assists with tasks, calls, and messages; documents all actions taken.
• Ensures proper EMR and paper-based documentation for all assessments and procedures.
• Prepares and cleans patient rooms and maintains infection control.

Skills

BLS certification

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Completion of Medical Assistant program

Job description

Optum is seeking a Senior Medical Assistant Float to provide high-quality patient care across multiple clinics within a geographic region. This role supports both clinical and administrative sites, aiding telephonic outreach and remote patient care activities as needed.

Responsibilities include assisting physicians, collecting patient data, and ensuring accurate EMR documentation. The position requires BLS certification and 4+ years of MA experience, with travel to various locations and a strong