Medical Assistant

Dignity Health; Belmont (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Foundation in California is seeking a Medical Assistant to support daily patient flow, prepare charts, assist exams or procedures, and relay physician instructions. You will collaborate with the medical team to ensure accurate vital signs and smooth clinic operations.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED, completed a Medical Assistant program, and CPR upon hire. Cardiology experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient charts and assist with exams or procedures.
• Relay physician instructions and administer physician-directed medications.
• Take and record vital signs; manage medical records (EMR/charts).
• Coordinate with physicians, insurance, and pharmacies for authorizations and refills.
• Provide empathy and support to patients throughout their visit.

Skills

Empathy

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program certificate

CPR certification

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Medical Assistant, you will ensure smooth daily operations for your patients and the medical team. You can expect to support multiple patients daily, depending on physician availability. Every day you will proactively prepare patient charts, assist with patients exams or procedure and relay physician instructions, administer physician-directed medication and perform accurate vital sign measurements, manage medical records (charts and EMR), communicate patient concerns to providers, and collaborate with physicians, insurance, and pharmacies for medication authorizations and refills. To be successful in this role, you must have an enthusiasm to help others and the ability to work efficiently and provide empathy for our patients.

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate General Studies or GED General Studies
• Technical School Satisfactory completion of a formal Medical Assistant program pursuant to the Division 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.)
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• Six (6) month's experience in a cardiology setting as a Medical Assistant

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 – Sequoia, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, is committed to serving the continuing health care needs of the Bay Area on the peninsula and beyond. With a growing list of primary and specialty care clinics, along with our local affiliated Dignity Health hospital (Sequoia Hospital), we offer an integrated care delivery system that provides primary care for family medicine and internal medicine, surgical services that include general, vascular, gynecological, cardiothoracic, and orthopedics, and a growing list of neurologist, cardiologists, endocrinologists, infectious disease and sports medicine specialists. One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$30.21 - $42.67 /hour