Job Description

**Optum CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team in El Segundo, CA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.** **As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.** At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.** 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. **Schedule:** Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; **Locations:** Arcadia, Pasadena Specialty, Monrovia. **Department:** Primary Care **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 complaint, review of medications, allergies, health risk screen information, the status of extended care benefits, and other services + Assists physicians and nursing personnel with injections, EKGs, phlebotomy, 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; documents all actions taken + Completes proper and concise 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. **Required Qualifications:** + Completion of a Medical Assistant program + Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or willing to obtain by date of hire + Medical Assistant experience **Preferred Qualifications:** + Phlebotomy certification + Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience + Bilingual English and Spanish Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $27.69 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. _OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations._ _OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment._

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