**Carelon Health** is a proud member of the Elevance Health family of brands, offering clinical programs and primary care options for seniors. We are a team of committed clinicians and business leaders passionate about transforming American healthcare delivery. **Medical Assistant I - Office Based** Work Location: **15034 Imperial Hwy, La Mirada, CA. Will travel to other Carelon Health Care Centers.** Work Shift: **5 Days a Week, Monday – Friday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm** The **Medical Assistant I** is responsible for assisting clinicians in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the physician. **How will you make an impact:** + Provides front and/or back-office support. + Greets patients in a friendly, service-oriented manner in compliance with Carelon Health Care Center (CCC) or Medical Group Practice protocols and workflows. + Oversees patient check in by ensuring medical records/charts have been pulled, patient data is current, appropriate paperwork is in order, and charts are reviewed/prepared. + Interviews patients, measures vital signs and records reason for visit. + Explains procedures, performs treatments, and administers prescribed medication. + Oversees patient check out by scheduling follow up appointments, collecting co-payment if applicable, ensuring paperwork is complete. + Schedules and confirms patient's appointments. + Reconciles co-payments at the end of each day. + Requests prior-authorizations for PCP and Specialty Gastroenterology from Medicare HMO Advantage Insurance Groups as well as Fee For Service (PPO) Insurances, Including High-Cost Medications. + Schedules GI procedure. **Minimum Requirements:** + Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. + **Requires an active, current and valid Medical Assistant certification.** + For Carelon Health business unit, satisfactory completion of a Tuberculosis test is a requirement for this position. **Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:** + **Bilingual communication skills in English/Spanish highly preferred.** + Strong knowledge of authorization and referral processes. + Phlebotomy certification desired. + Experience working with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferred. + Knowledge of insurance eligibility. + Experience in specialty areas. For candidates working in person or remotely in the below location(s), the pay* range for this specific position is $16.99/hr. to $25.48/hr. Location: California In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws. * The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health. Who We Are Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. How We Work At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business. We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few. Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location. The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws. Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.