Medical Assistant

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Medical Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in patient care and support. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside physicians and nursing staff, assisting with vital signs, patient history, and various procedures. With a commitment to education, the organization provides benefits like student loan assistance for full-time employees, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow in the healthcare field. Embrace this chance to make a difference in the lives of patients in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Education Benefit Program

Debt Relief

Student Loan Assistance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required; Medical Assistant Program graduate preferred.
• Experience with scheduling and check-in software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with obtaining vital signs and documenting chief complaints.
• Coordinate workflow of Medical Assistants and perform patient procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

BLS Certification

EMR Proficiency

Bilingual Skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Medical Assistant Program

Tools

Scheduling Software

Job description

Join to apply for the Medical Assistant role at Dignity Health

1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Overview

Hello humankindness! Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed physician group of Dignity Health Arizona. DHMG employs approximately 200 providers and 500 support staff across a wide variety of specialties. The group offers over 73 subspecialty services and is involved in academic research and leadership roles. DHMG educates future healthcare providers, hosting 84 medical students and about 200 residents and fellows in 25 academic programs. Our clinical services are supported by translational and bench research, aligning with Dignity Health’s mission to provide innovative, excellent care, including services for underserved populations. We are a tobacco-free campus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with obtaining vital signs, documenting chief complaints, and actions taken.
• Alert physicians of any problems, concerns, or abnormalities.
• Assist with patient history collection, support physicians, residents, and nursing staff.
• Perform simple patient procedures, prepare exam rooms, and administer medications (excluding IV) under supervision.
• Obtain lab specimens and complete requisitions accurately.
• Coordinate workflow of Medical Assistants and work more independently as needed.
• Obtain referrals authorization, conduct front desk duties like registration, check-in, and scheduling.

Dignity Health offers an Education Benefit program post 180 days, providing debt relief and student loan assistance: up to $18,000 for full-time employees over five years, or up to $9,000 for part-time employees.

Qualifications

Minimum: High School Diploma or G.E.D., graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or U.S. Armed Forces medical training; experience with scheduling and check-in software; current BLS certification.

Preferred: Prior MA experience, EMR proficiency, experience in a specific specialty, bilingual skills.

Pay Range

$18.00 - $24.66/hour

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare