Medical Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 59,236; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Foundation in California is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to support daily patient flow and assist the medical team with exams, chart preparation, and vital signs.

You will relay physician instructions, administer physician-directed medications, manage EMR records, and collaborate with providers, insurance, and pharmacies to secure authorizations and refills, all while delivering patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient charts and assist with exams or procedures.
• Relay physician instructions and administer physician-directed medications.
• Perform vital sign measurements and manage EMR records.
• Communicate patient concerns to providers.
• Collaborate with physicians, insurance, and pharmacies for authorizations and refills.
• Show empathy and provide compassionate patient care.

Skills

Customer service

Technical competence

Sense of urgency

Organizational excellence

Stewardship

Continuous improvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program

CPR (BLS) certification

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 will have an enthusiasm to help others and the ability to work efficiently and provide empathy for our patients.

• Provides excellent customer service
• Demonstrates Technical Competence
• Acts with a sense of urgency
• Pro-actively contributes to organizational excellence
• Demonstrates effective stewardship
• Continuously challenges status quo

Job Requirements

• 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 CHWMF 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 an outpatient setting as a Medical Assistant preferred

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