Medical Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Foundation is seeking a Medical Assistant to support daily operations and a busy patient flow. You will prepare charts, assist with exams, relay physician orders, and help coordinate with insurance and pharmacies.

The role emphasizes empathy, efficiency, and teamwork as you contribute to patient comfort and care delivery across care centers in California.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient charts and assist with exams or procedures.
• Relay physician instructions and administer physician-directed medication.
• Measure vital signs and manage medical records (charts and EMR).
• Coordinate with physicians, insurance, and pharmacies for medication authorizations and refills.

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 Required

• High School GED or High School Graduate
• Satisfactory completion of a formal Medical Assistant program pursuant to theDivision 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 Medical Assistant and medical back office experience

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.

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Pay Range

$25.00 - $35.17 /hour