Efficient Medical Assistant - Clinic Operations Pro

Dignity Health; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Foundation in California seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinic operations and patient care. This SEIU-UHW represented position focuses on accurate charting, efficient patient flow, and collaborative care.

Responsibilities include exam prep, vital signs, EMR input, medication coordination, and clear patient-physician communication, with emphasis on empathy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a formal Medical Assistant program is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills are required.
• Medical terminology knowledge, CPT/ICD-10 familiarity, and pharmacology appropriate to MA scope.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive patient charts and ensure medical records are accurate and current.
• Support multiple patients daily and facilitate doctor visits and clinic flow.
• Prepare patients for examinations or procedures and maintain sterile, organized environment.
• Input EMR data and document charts; communicate patient concerns to physicians.
• Coordinate with pharmacies and insurance for medication authorizations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma

Formal Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Dignity Health Medical Foundation in California seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinic operations and patient care. This SEIU-UHW represented position focuses on accurate charting, efficient patient flow, and collaborative care.

Responsibilities include exam prep, vital signs, EMR input, medication coordination, and clear patient-physician communication, with emphasis on empathy and efficiency.