Medical Assistant

Job Description Optum is looking for a dedicated and reliable Medical Assistant to join their internal medicine clinic in Laguna Hills, CA. This full-time position requires on-site presence from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We seek a dynamic candidate who excels at multitasking, brings high energy, and demonstrates a friendly and compassionate demeanor towards patients. The ideal candidate should be capable of working independently while also being an effective team player. Training with a preceptor will be provided for the first 1-2 weeks. Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vitals, documenting, and outreaching to patients via phone calls. This person should be comfortable seeing a high volume of patients, averaging 16 patients per day and seeing mainly a geriatric patient population. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: Skills and Requirements - Medical Assistant Diploma or Certification - High School Diploma or GED - BLS Certification from American Heart Association - 6+ months of experience as a Medical Assistant - Reliable, positive energy, personable, and hardworking - Experience with Epic EMR system - Customer service experience

Created: 2025-10-09