Job Description

Monarch HealthCare, is led by doctors who are committed to offering patients the most extensive choices and access to Orange County's leading physicians, hospitals, labs and urgent care centers. This allows patients to get the perfect care in support of their good health.

Monarch HealthCare's independent, private-practice physicians are part of a coordinated network that works together to promote excellence in patient care. Responsible for the facilitation of the inpatient Utilization Management process including in-network, out of network, case management and discharge planning as well as assisting the Associate Director of Inpatient Management with UM/QM functions as necessary. Acts as a facility liaison to promote cooperation and efficiency between the IPA and the facility.

In this Medical Assistant role, you will learn from healthcare experts as you work side by side to provide care for patients in a clinic setting. You will build meaningful relationships with patients, their family members, healthcare providers, and office staff while providing high quality direct patient care. You will enjoy profound job satisfaction as you impact the care and comfort of our patient population. We offer the benefits of working for a large, multi - national company - career opportunities, great benefits, paid time off, and more! The successful candidate will have experience as a Medical Assistant and demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively, and have the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

*Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM* This Medical Assistant will support one of our Dermatology Providers.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Works within the California MA Scope of Practice to performs patient intake process (vital signs, history)
* Performs clinical procedures (injections, ear lavage, EKG)
* Assists the providers with invasive procedures
* Maintains clinical logs (autoclave, temperature logs)
* Submits electronic referrals for additional services
* Enrolls / responds to electronic patient messages in the patient portal program
* Processes medication refills per protocol
* Makes / takes patient calls

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:

* High school Diploma or GED or the ability to obtain one in 6 months the hire date.

* Graduate from a Medical Assistant program/school, or a Registered Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant
* Current BLS card for healthcare providers or willing to obtain
* You will be provisioned with appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and are required to perform this role with patients and members on site, as this is an essential function of this role.
* Employees are required to screen for symptoms using the ProtectWell mobile app, Interactive Voice Response (i.e., entering your symptoms via phone system) or a similar UnitedHealth Group-approved symptom screener prior to entering the work site each day, in order to keep our work sites safe. Employees must comply with any state and local masking orders. In addition, when in a UnitedHealth Group building, employees are expected to wear a mask in areas where physical distancing cannot be attained.

Preferred Qualifications:

* 1+ years of experience in a healthcare or clinical setting
* EMR and / or NextGen experience
* Experience in working with HMO and PPO plans
* Bilingual English / Spanish

What's the first thing that happens when one of the most successful physician groups in Orange County comes together with a global leader in health care? Opportunity. With Monarch HealthCare joining OptumCare and the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, people like you will find increasing levels of challenge, impact and professional success. With a vibrant network of hospitals and urgent care centers, we're changing health care for the better by improving access to affordable, high quality care, and working together to improve the patient experience. That takes passion, commitment, intense focus and the ability to contribute effectively in a highly collaborative team environment. Are you with us? Learn more about this exciting opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Job Keywords: Medical Assistant, MA, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Dana Point