Medical Assistant

Dignity Health; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to support daily patient and clinical operations. You will prepare patient charts, assist with exams, relay physician instructions, and manage vital sign measurements while coordinating with providers, insurance, and pharmacies for medication authorizations and refills.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and complete a formal Medical Assistant program, with CPR/BLS at hire.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• CPR/BLS at hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient charts and assist with exams or procedures.
• Accurately obtain, document and relay vital signs.
• Inform patients about delays and provide timely updates.
• Support team meetings and department projects.
• Manage time efficiently and propose practical solutions.

Skills

Empathy

Vital signs assessment

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Formal Medical Assistant program

Tools

CPR - Basic Life Support

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. This position is represented by the SEIU-UHW.

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. This position is represented by the SEIU-UHW. 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.

• Prepping patients for their examinations or procedures
• Accurately obtains, interprets, and documents all patient vital signs
• Keeps patients informed about appointment delays and offers solutions every 10 minutes
• Participates in and supports team and department based meetings and projects
• Utilizes work time efficiently through proper time management
• Initiates and offers ideas and solutions when problems arise

Required

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate General Studies or GED
• 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

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 – North State a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation is a multi-specialty clinic with eleven locations in Redding and Red Bluff. Along with our local affiliated Dignity Health hospitals (Mercy Medical Center – Mt. Shasta Mercy Medical Center – Redding and St. Elizabeth Community Hospital) we offer an integrated care delivery system that provides high quality compassionate care in family medicine, internal medicine, OB/GYN, cardiology, neuro-interventional, general surgery, endovascular surgery, endocrinology, ENT, colorectal surgery, thoracic surgery and orthopedic surgery including general total joints and spine.

Pay Range

$25.00 - $27.38 /hour