Compassionate Medical Assistant: Patient Care & EMR

CommonSpirit Health; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Foundation in Grass Valley, CA, seeks a Medical Assistant to support daily patient and clinical operations. You will prepare patient charts, assist with exams or procedures, and relay physician instructions to ensure smooth care delivery.

Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, managing medical records, and coordinating with physicians, insurance, and pharmacies for authorizations and refills while providing compassionate care in a busy outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or military training equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient charts and assist with exams or procedures.
• Relay physician instructions and administer physician-directed medications.
• Measure vital signs and manage medical records (EMR).
• Coordinate with physicians, insurance, and pharmacies for authorizations and refills.
• Provide empathetic, efficient patient care in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Skills

Customer service

Technical competence

Sense of urgency

Organization

Professionalism

Continuous improvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program

Job description

Dignity Health Medical Foundation in Grass Valley, CA, seeks a Medical Assistant to support daily patient and clinical operations. You will prepare patient charts, assist with exams or procedures, and relay physician instructions to ensure smooth care delivery.

Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, managing medical records, and coordinating with physicians, insurance, and pharmacies for authorizations and refills while providing compassionate care in a busy outpatient setting.