UnitedHealth Group·Laguna Woods, California
Deliver high-quality direct patient care through examinations, treatment, and monitoring in a clinical setting. Coordinate patient care and maintain accurate electronic medical records while preparing clinical rooms and equipment.
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Optum’s Pacific West region is redefining health care with a focus on health equity, affordability, quality, and convenience.
From California to Oregon and Washington, we are focused on helping more than 2.5 million patients live healthier lives and helping the health system work better for everyone.
At Optum Pacific West, we care.
We care for our team members, our patients, and our communities.
Join our culture of caring and make a positive and lasting impact on health care for millions.
It is time to take your career to the next level.
As a Medical Assistant at Optum, you will learn from health care experts as you work side by side to provide care for patients in a clinical setting.
You will build meaningful relationships with patients, their family members, health care providers, and office staff while providing high-quality direct patient care.
We’ll offer you more than talent, resources, and can-do culture.
We will provide you with the chance to improve the lives of others while helping improve the lives of millions.
Primary Responsibilities: Delivers high-quality patient care through face-to-face, telephone, and electronic contact for examination, treatment, monitoring, and preparation for diagnostic tests or procedures Collects and documents patient information, including vital signs, chief complaints, reviews of medications, allergies, health risk screen information, the status of extended care benefits, and other services Assists physicians and nursing personnel with injections, EKGs, and other patient care procedures as directed Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards, and policies Assists with tasks, phone calls, and messages; document all actions Proper, concise, and complete EMR documentation and paper-based documentation for all assessments and procedures Prepares and cleans patient rooms and set up instruments and equipment according to protocol while maintaining infection control You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Completion of a Medical Assistant program Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or willing to obtain by date of hire 1+ years of experience working as a Medical Assistant
Preferred Qualifications: Phlebotomy certification Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience Bilingual English and Spanish
Requires completion of a Medical Assistant program, BLS certification, and at least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant. Phlebotomy certification and bilingual skills in English and Spanish are preferred.
Market context
In California, Medical Assistant openings often reflect steady demand in busy outpatient and pediatric settings, where bilingual English-Spanish communication can be especially valuable. These roles are competitive because employers commonly look for CPR certification, prior medical office experience, and preferred Medical Assistant certification or licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your CPR status and highlight any pediatric or bilingual experience in your application.
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