Medical Assistant

Dignity Health; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 35,900 - 50,709; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health is looking for a Medical Assistant (MA) in San Luis Obispo, California, to streamline patient care and clinic operations. In this role, you will prepare patient charts, assist with examinations, and maintain a safe clinical environment.

The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational skills and empathy, ensuring patient satisfaction and clinical efficiency. Experience in a medical assistant role is preferred. Join our community-focused healthcare team to provide top-quality services.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a medical assistant training program.
• Basic Life Support – CPR within 90 days.
• 1–3 years medical assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations or medical procedures.
• Administer prescribed medications and measure vital signs.
• Maintain a sterile, organized clinical environment.
• Manage medical records and EMR documentation.
• Communicate patient concerns to physicians.
• Coordinate with pharmacies for medication authorizations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Patient empathy

Clinical efficiency

Education

Completion of a medical assistant training program

Basic Life Support – CPR certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Assistant (MA), you will help patients and our healthcare team streamline clinic operations and patient care so they can access efficient and top-quality medical services. This is an SEIU-UHW represented position.

Every day you will prepare comprehensive patient charts, ensuring all medical records are accurate and current. You will be expected to support multiple patients daily, facilitating doctor visits and clinic flow in a fast-paced medical environment.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong organizational skills, patient empathy, and a commitment to clinical efficiency. As a key member of our healthcare support team, your enthusiasm to help others and work efficiently will drive patient satisfaction and operational success.

Daily Activities

• Assisting in preparing patients for examinations or medical procedures.
• Administering prescribed medications and performing precise vital sign measurements.
• Maintaining a sterile, organized, and safe clinical environment.
• Managing medical records, including EMR input and chart documentation.
• Communicating patient concerns effectively to physicians and advanced practice providers.
• Coordinating with pharmacies and insurance for patient medication authorizations.

Job Requirements

Required

• Must have completed a medical assistant training program
• Basic Life Support – CPR, within 90 days

Preferred

• 1–3 years medical assistant experience
• Experience in area of clinic specialty

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health’s Pacific Central Coast Health Centers (PHC) is a non‑profit community clinic organization comprised of more than 40 health centers located primarily from Ventura to Templeton, spanning the coast. Our experienced physicians and advanced practice providers offer a wide range of primary and specialty care services. PHC is a part of Dignity Health Central Coast’s award‑winning network of outstanding hospitals, imaging centers, laboratories, and post‑acute services.

Pay Range

$26.06 – $36.81 /hour