Medical Assistant II

Unio specialty care • San Diego, CA

8d • $23 - $25

About The Position

The Medical Assistant II is responsible for patient care delivery and works cooperatively with staff to plan and perform care, assist with procedures and appointments, support patient relations and follow-up care, and complete other tasks requested by a physician. The role follows healthcare standards to help provide a professional, comfortable, and efficient environment for patients, physicians, and staff.

The position supports patient appointments and daily clinic operations, including preparing rooms and equipment, documenting patient information, handling prior authorizations, and preparing electronic medical records. It may also support front-office coordination and train new Medical Assistants and externs. Occasional travel to any UNIO location may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Four to five years of healthcare experience, including experience with an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
• Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy certificate.
• Bilingual Spanish skills.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills; languages may vary by location according to patient population.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient turnover of patient rooms and maintain timely daily schedule flow.
• Provide patient care by taking vitals, documenting intake forms and medical history, explaining procedure instructions, and assisting with follow-up care instructions as needed.
• Maintain instruments and equipment by sterilizing, disinfecting, and autoclaving them, and following proper cleaning and storage specifications.
• Submit prior authorizations for ordered medications, procedures, and labs.
• Prepare the EMR daily by retrieving and uploading labs, diagnostic studies, post-operative reports, authorizations, and other documentation needed for upcoming appointments.
• Confirm medications or supplies are in stock before patient appointments.
• Support front-office coordinator duties when necessary, including scheduling appointments, answering phones, retrieving and responding to voicemails, and handling electronic correspondence.
• Train new Medical Assistants and externs in duties and procedures as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Generous time off that begins accruing on the first day, with no waiting period.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k).
• Company discounts.
• Collaborative work environment in which employees can have a say in how the office is run.
• Employee recognition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED