Medical Assistant

Dignity Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the clinical team and ensure smooth operations at their clinics. The role involves preparing patient charts, assisting with procedures, and maintaining patient records. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, a Medical Assistant program completion, and current BLS certification. This full-time position offers the opportunity to grow within a leading healthcare organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a formal Medical Assistant program required.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing patient charts and ensuring information is up-to-date.
• Administering medications and performing vital sign measurements.
• Managing medical records and communicating patient concerns.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

CPT and ICD-10 coding

Pharmacology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a formal 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 on-site.

Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others, work efficiently, and your empathy for our patients. This is a 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.
• Managing medical records, charts, and EMR.
• Communicating and documenting any patient concerns to physicians, physician’s assistants, or nurses.
• Working 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 HR in conjunction with the State Division of Allied Health Professions) required.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT and ICD-10 coding procedures, pharmacology appropriate to the Medical Assistant scope of practice required.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six months of experience in an outpatient setting as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Certification through one of the private agencies approved by the Medical Board of California, such as the American Association of Medical Assistants (preferred), American Medical Technologists, American Medical Certification Association, California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants, or NCCT.
• Familiarity with electronic practice management systems preferred.

This position is represented by the SEIU-UHW.

Overview

Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. It is an affiliate of Dignity Health, one of the largest health systems in the nation, with hospitals and care centers across California, Arizona, and Nevada. Dignity Health Medical Foundation collaborates with physicians and providers to deliver comprehensive healthcare services to many communities.

Pay Range

$24.51 - $27.45 per hour.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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