Mid Level Medical Assistant Jobs
Mid level medical assistant jobs go to candidates ready to take ownership of patient workflows, mentor entry-level staff, and manage clinical responsibilities with limited day-to-day supervision. Most openings are on-site, with hiring concentrated across Healthcare & Medical Services and Insurance and employers like Houston Methodist, Optum, and Premera Blue Cross competing for medical assistants at this level now.
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For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Applies knowledge/skills to activities that often vary from day to day
- Demonstrates a moderate level of knowledge and skills in own function
- Requires little assistance with standard and non-standard requests
- Solves routine problems on own
- Works with supervisor to solve more complex problems
- Prioritizes and organizes own work to meet agreed upon deadlines
- Works with others as part of a team
In addition you may be eligible for:
- Annual performance bonus potential
- 18 days Paid Time Off (PTO) which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 9 Paid Holidays
- Career development and training for other roles you may be interested
- Medical Plan options, Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance within 30 days of hire
- 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Education Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
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 graduate or GED
- Current CPR and/or BLS certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire
- Completion of a Medical Assistant or Military Medic program
- 3+ years of Medical Assistant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in Family Practice, Specialty, or Internal
- EMR experience - EPIC
- Bilingual English/Spanish speaking
- Assisted with onboarding new staff
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 $18.00 to $32.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
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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Mid Level Medical Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level medical assistant job?
Position yourself around ownership and consistency, not just task completion. Highlight clinical procedures you manage independently, any cross-functional coordination you handle, and measurable outcomes like patient throughput or error reduction. Tailor your resume to show depth in a specialty if you have it, whether phlebotomy, EHR systems, or chronic care management, and emphasize situations where you operated with minimal supervision.
Which companies hire mid level medical assistants?
Companies hiring mid level medical assistants right now include Houston Methodist, Optum, and Premera Blue Cross, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this experience level, hiring tends to come from multi-site physician groups, urgent care networks, and regional health systems that need staff who can work independently and stabilize patient flow without close oversight.
Are there remote mid level medical assistant jobs?
Yes, though clinical roles are predominantly on-site by nature. About 0% of mid level medical assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically involve care coordination, prior authorizations, patient outreach, or telehealth support rather than hands-on clinical work. If remote is a priority, search specifically for care coordinator or telehealth medical assistant titles.
How do I move up to a mid level medical assistant role?
Moving from entry level to mid level means building depth, not just logging time. Focus on mastering a clinical specialty, taking ownership of a process like rooming workflows or referral coordination, and demonstrating you can handle patient interactions without prompting. Earning a specialty certification, cross-training in a second care setting, and showing measurable impact in your current role all signal readiness to move into mid level responsibilities.
Which industries hire the most mid level medical assistants?
Mid Level medical assistant roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on experienced staff who can maintain clinical quality and patient volume across busy, often understaffed care environments without constant physician oversight.