Medical Assistant

Commonspirit-Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health’s Pacific Central Coast Health Centers is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to support clinicians and streamline patient care in a fast-paced clinic setting.

Responsibilities include preparing patient charts, measuring vitals, administering medications, and ensuring accurate EMR documentation while maintaining a safe, organized environment.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a medical assistant training program.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and charts for examinations.
• Assist in documentation of vital signs and medications.
• Maintain sterile, organized clinical environment.
• Manage medical records and EMR input.
• Relay patient concerns to physicians/APPs.
• Coordinate with pharmacies and insurance for authorizations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Patient empathy

Communication with clinicians

Education

Medical assistant training program

Tools

EMR/EHR

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.

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.

Some of your daily activities will include:

• 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.

One Community. One Mission. One California