MA/Patient Population MGMT Coordinator

Dignity Health; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 36,093 - 40,418; Full time

Job summary

A California health care organization is seeking an enthusiastic Medical Assistant to ensure smooth operations for patients and the clinical team. This role requires effective communication and empathetic interactions while managing patient charts and preparing for appointments. The ideal candidate is a high school graduate with a Medical Assistant certification and CPR training. The compensation for this entry-level position ranges from $26.20 to $29.34 per hour, offered on a full-time basis.

Qualifications

• Must be a High School Graduate or have GED and a Medical Assistant certificate upon hire.
• Must have Basic Life Support - CPR certified upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient charts and ensure all information is up-to-date.
• Keep accurate documentation in the patient's chart.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the health care team.
• Obtain comprehensive information from patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Efficient work

Education

High School Graduate

Medical Assistant certification

Basic Life Support - CPR

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Every day you will take the lead on proactively preparing patient charts, ensuring all information is obtained and up-to-date for those seen in our facility. You can expect to have multiple patients daily depending on the number of physicians on site. Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others, work efficiently, and your empathy for our patients.

• Obtain all required information for the provider prior to the patient's appointment.
• Prepare the patient prior to the provider entering the treatment room.
• Keep accurate documentation in the patient's chart pertaining to the appointment or any interaction with a patient within your scope of service.
• Interview individuals and obtain comprehensive and accurate information, prioritize incoming telephone calls appropriately.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the health care team.
• This position is represented by SEIU United Healthcare Workers.

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate or General Studies, upon hire.
• High School GED who possesses a certificate to practice as a Medical Assistant, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire.

Location

Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California, Arizona, and Nevada. We work hand‑in‑hand with physicians and providers to provide comprehensive health care services. One Community. One Mission. One California.

Compensation

$26.20 – $29.34 per hour.

Seniority Level

Entry level.

Employment Type

Full‑time.

Job Function

Health Care Provider.

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care.