Compassionate Medical Assistant — Patient Care & EMR Support

CommonSpirit Health; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Foundation is seeking a Medical Assistant to support daily operations for patients and the medical team. You will assist with exams, prepare charts, relay physician orders, administer medications, and maintain accurate vital signs and EMR records.

You will collaborate with physicians, insurance providers, and pharmacies for authorizations and refills, and contribute to empathetic, efficient patient care. SEIU-UHW representation applies.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Formal Medical Assistant program required (per Division of Allied Health Professions) or equivalent via military training.
• CPR/BLS required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient charts and assist with exams or procedures.
• Relay physician instructions and administer physician-directed medications.
• Take and record vital signs and manage medical records (charts/EMR).
• Coordinate with providers, insurance, and pharmacies for authorizations and refills.
• Communicate patient concerns to providers and ensure empathetic care.

Skills

High School Diploma or GED

Formal Medical Assistant program

Basic Life Support CPR

Job description

Dignity Health Medical Foundation is seeking a Medical Assistant to support daily operations for patients and the medical team. You will assist with exams, prepare charts, relay physician orders, administer medications, and maintain accurate vital signs and EMR records.

You will collaborate with physicians, insurance providers, and pharmacies for authorizations and refills, and contribute to empathetic, efficient patient care. SEIU-UHW representation applies.