Medical Assistant

Dignity Health; San Andreas (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health – Mark Twain Medical Center in San Andreas, California, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and patients by preparing for examinations and assisting with procedures. The role includes performing limited diagnostic tests and helping with stress tests and immunizations.

You will document patient records, participate in quality improvement studies, and work to maintain accuracy and compassion in daily clinic operations.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Medical Assistant Certificate.
• Phlebotomist: CA within 12 months.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR.

Responsibilities

• Performs limited diagnostic lab tests, EKGs and stress tests.
• Administers injections and immunizations.
• Assists with quality improvement studies.
• Facilitates and documents the flow of patient/medical records.
• Performs other clinic duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certificate

Phlebotomist Certification (CA)

CPR Certification (AHA)

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Medical Assistant, you will help the physician and patients by preparing patients for examinations and assisting with various medical procedures so they can receive high-quality, efficient, and compassionate healthcare.

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Medical Assistant, you will help the physician and patients by preparing patients for examinations and assisting with various medical procedures so they can receive high-quality, efficient, and compassionate healthcare. Every day you will perform limited diagnostic lab tests, EKGs, and stress tests, administer injections and immunizations, and assist with quality improvement studies. You will be expected to facilitate and document patient/medical records, and perform other essential clinic duties as assigned. To be successful in this role you must demonstrate skills in vital signs and measurements, possess knowledge of sterile technique and infectious waste handling, excel at teamwork and communication, and maintain a high level of concentration and attention to detail.

• Performs limited diagnostic lab tests, EKG's and stress tests
• Administers injections and immunizations
• Assist with quality improvement studies
• Facilitates and documents the flow of patient/medical records
• Performs other clinic duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate, GED or equivalent experience
• Medical Assistant Certificate
• Phlebotomist: CA, within 12 - months
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR

Preferred

• One (1) year experience in physician/clinic setting
• Emergency Medical Technician: CA
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support or
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1951, Dignity Health – Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Andreas, California. Serving more than 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full range of services, including cancer care, emergency care, and orthopedics. Mark Twain Medical Center also operates four Family Medical Clinics offering exams, immunizations, and care for minor injuries. Mark Twain Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and it is the only medical facility in Calaveras County.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$25.24 - $28.26 /hour