Medical Assistant

Dignity Health

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 33,764 - 37,815

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Foundation is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team in Sacramento. This role involves preparing patient charts, assisting in examinations, and administering medications. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, completion of a Medical Assistant program, and excellent interpersonal skills. Join a leading healthcare provider committed to serving the community and enhancing patient care.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Satisfactory completion of a formal Medical Assistant program.
Current BLS certification must be through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Prepare patient charts and assist in patient examinations.
Administer medications and document vital signs.
Maintain a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Medical terminology

CPT and ICD-10 coding

Pharmacology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of Medical Assistant program

Current BLS certification

Job description

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Responsibilities

As a Medical Assistant at Dignity Health Medical Foundation clinics, now part of CommonSpirit Health, you’ll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. You’ll take the lead on proactively preparing patient charts- ensuring all information is obtained and up-to-date for those seen in our facility. You can expect to have multiple patients daily depending on the number of physicians are on-site.

Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others, work efficiently, and your empathy for our patients. This the perfect opportunity for a MA interested in growing their career.

Some Of Your Daily Activities Will Include

Assisting in preparing patients for examinations or procedures, assisting with procedures, relaying instructions from the physician to a patient or authorized person, and collecting patient data
Administering medications specifically directed by the physician and performing accurate vital sign measurements and documentation.
Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment, and performing patient care services that support the physician / provider's practice under the clinical supervision of the Physician, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician’s Assistant, or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
Comfortable managing medical records- charts and EMR
Communicate and document any patient concerns to physicians, physician’s assistants, or nurses
Work with physicians, insurance providers, and pharmacies to obtain authorizations for patient medication, including refills

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma (or equivalent) required
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) required
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills required
Medical terminology, familiarity with CPT and ICD-10 coding procedures and reference tools, and pharmacology appropriate to the Medical Assistant scope of practice required
Current BLS certification required (must be certified through the American Heart Association)

Preferred Qualifications

Six (6) months of experience in an outpatient setting as a Medical Assistant preferred
Certification must be obtained through one of the private agencies approved by the Medical Board of California:

American Association of Medical Assistants (preferred)
American Medical Technologists
American Medical Certification Association
California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants
Multi-skilled Medical Certification Institute, Inc. (NCCT)

Familiarity with an electronic practice management system preferred

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

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Overview

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 healthcare services to the many communities we serve.

Pay Range

$24.51 - $27.45 /hour

Seniority level