Medical Assistant

Dignity Health Medical Group; Red Bluff (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Foundation in Red Bluff, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support daily patient flow and the medical team. You will prepare charts, assist with exams, relay physician instructions, and help manage EMR records while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

The role emphasizes empathy, efficient multitasking, accurate vital signs, and proactive communication with patients, physicians, insurance, and pharmacies to obtain authorizations and refills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• BLS/CPR certification required by hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient charts and medical records for daily operations.
• Assist with patient exams or procedures and relay physician instructions.
• Administer physician-directed medications and measure vital signs.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and records management.
• Communicate patient concerns to providers and coordinate with staff.
• Collaborate with physicians, insurance, and pharmacies for authorizations and refills.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School/GED

Medical Assistant program

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.

• Consistently demonstrates customer service expectations as outlined in the Dignity Health Medical Foundation audit tools.
• Consistently and proactively greets patients when within 3 feet of them.
• Takes legible, clear, complete, and accurate messages per specific expectations outlined by applicable procedures and department supervisor.
• Accurately documents, calculates, and safely administers all medications after obtaining a physician's written order.
• Proactively involves others as appropriate in planning and prioritizing work.
• Quickly seeks assistance from leadership when unsure of what to do, how to handle a situation, or how to accomplish something.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies or GED General Studies
• 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 HR department in conjunction with the State Division of Allied Health Professions.)
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and

Preferred

• Six (6) month's experience in an outpatient 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.

One Community. One Mission. One California