Limited Rad Tech Medical Assistant

Dignity Health; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Foundation in Grass Valley, California, seeks a Medical Assistant/Limited Rad Tech for our fast-paced Urgent Care. You will perform diagnostic x-ray procedures and assist providers with direct patient care, ensuring safety, compliance, and high standards of care.

You will prepare patients for exams, record vital signs, administer medications under physician direction, and manage medical records.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required with evidence of radiologic technology training.
• Graduate of approved radiologic technology program and MA program completion.
• Basic CPR/BLS certification on hire and ongoing validity.

Responsibilities

• Operate diagnostic radiology equipment to produce x-ray films.
• Assist providers with direct patient care in urgent care.
• Prepare patients for examinations and document vital signs.
• Administer medications under physician direction and maintain records.
• Handle scheduling, exam rooms, supplies, and insurance documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of radiologic technology program

Medical Assistant program completion

Tools

Diagnostic radiology equipment

CPR Certification

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Medical Assistant/Limited Rad Tech, you will serve as a vital professional in our fast-paced Urgent Care department. You will provide essential clinical support by performing high-quality diagnostic x-ray procedures while simultaneously assisting providers with direct patient care. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining a safe, compliant, and efficient clinical environment, ensuring that all imaging and medical assistant services meet the high standards of care and professionalism expected at our facility. This position is represented by the SEIU-UHW.

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Medical Assistant/Limited Rad Tech, you will serve as a vital professional in our fast-paced Urgent Care department. You will provide essential clinical support by performing high-quality diagnostic x-ray procedures while simultaneously assisting providers with direct patient care. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining a safe, compliant, and efficient clinical environment, ensuring that all imaging and medical assistant services meet the high standards of care and professionalism expected at our facility. This position is represented by the SEIU-UHW. Every day you will operate diagnostic radiology equipment to produce clinical x-ray films, ensuring patient safety and adherence to established radiation protocols. Your routine will include preparing patients for examinations, obtaining and documenting accurate vital signs, administering medications under physician direction, and managing medical records. Additionally, you will be responsible for clinical administrative duties, including scheduling appointments, maintaining examination rooms, stocking necessary supplies, and handling insurance documentation to ensure seamless daily operations. To be successful in this role, you will have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, the ability to thrive in a high-stress environment, and a commitment to HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality. Basic computer proficiency and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with diverse medical staff and patients are essential for this position.

Required

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate General Studies or GED equivelant


• Graduate of approved school of radiologic technology required


• Six months Medical Assistant and medical back office experience


• Satisfactory completion of a formal Medical Assistant program pursuant to theDivision of Allied Health Professions or military training that is equivalent to an accredited Medical Assistant program (determination by Dignity Health Medical Foundation H.R. department in conjunction with the State Division of Allied Health Professions.) Work Environment


• Limited Radiologic Technologist: CA


• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health - one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California, Arizona and Nevada. Today, Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care, while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled, qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.

Dignity Health Medical Group – Sierra Nevada, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, is a multi-specialty clinic with four locations in Grass Valley, California. Along with our local affiliated Dignity Health hospital (Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital), we offer an integrated care delivery system that provides primary care for family medicine and internal medicine, otolaryngology (ENT), hematology/oncology, cardiology, general surgery, urgent care, and women's health.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$31.49 - $35.26 /hour