Compassionate Medical Assistant - Patient Care & EMR

Dignity Health; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Foundation in Grass Valley, California is seeking a Medical Assistant to support daily operations for patients and the medical team. You will prepare patient charts, assist with exams, relay physician instructions, and manage patient records with EMR systems.

Demonstrated empathy, excellent customer service, and the ability to work efficiently are essential. CPR/BLS certification is required upon hire, with outpatient setting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Formal Medical Assistant program completion required or military equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient charts daily and assist with exams or procedures.
• Relay physician instructions and administer physician-directed medication.
• Measure vitals accurately and manage medical records (EMR).
• Coordinate with physicians, insurance, and pharmacies for authorizations and refills.
• Provide empathy and excellent patient service.

Skills

Customer service

Technical competence

Urgency

Organizational excellence

Stewardship

Challenge status quo

Education

High School/GED

Medical Assistant program

CPR/BLS

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Dignity Health Medical Foundation in Grass Valley, California is seeking a Medical Assistant to support daily operations for patients and the medical team. You will prepare patient charts, assist with exams, relay physician instructions, and manage patient records with EMR systems.

Demonstrated empathy, excellent customer service, and the ability to work efficiently are essential. CPR/BLS certification is required upon hire, with outpatient setting experience preferred.