Medical Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Woodland (CA); In loco; USD 42.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

CommonSpirit Health in California is seeking a Medical Assistant to support daily operations for patients and the care team. You will prepare charts, assist with exams or procedures, and relay physician instructions while ensuring accurate vital signs and proper documentation.

This on-site role emphasizes empathy, efficiency, and strong communication with patients, providers, and staff to coordinate care and ensure smooth clinic flow within our California care network.

Competenze

• High School diploma or GED required upon hire.
• Certification to practice as a Medical Assistant required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR required upon hire.

Mansioni

• Obtain all required information for the provider prior to the patient's appointment.
• Prepare the patient prior to the provider entering the treatment room.
• Keep accurate documentation in the patient's chart pertaining to the appointment or any interaction with a patient within her/his scope of service, e.g., daily chart preparation for visit, medication refills or response to written order given by the provider or phone messages.
• Interview individuals and obtain comprehensive and accurate information, prioritize incoming telephone calls appropriately.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form.

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Assistant, you will ensure smooth daily operations for your patients and the medical team. You can expect to support multiple patients daily, depending on physician availability.

Every day you will proactively prepare patient charts, assist with patients exams or procedure and relay physician instructions, administer physician-directed medication and perform accurate vital sign measurements, manage medical records (charts and EMR), communicate patient concerns to providers, and collaborate with physicians, insurance, and pharmacies for medication authorizations and refills..

To be successful in this role, you must have an enthusiasm to help others and the ability to work efficiently and provide empathy for our patients.

Job Duties

• Obtain all required information for the provider prior to the patient's appointment.
• Prepare the patient prior to the provider entering the treatment room.
• Keep accurate documentation in the patient's chart pertaining to the appointment or any interaction with a patient within her/his scope of service, (i.e., daily chart preparation for visit, medication refills or response to written order given by the provider or phone messages).
• Interview individuals and obtain comprehensive and accurate information, prioritize incoming telephone calls appropriately.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
• High School GED GED who possesses a certificate to paractive as a Medical Assistant. Has, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Where You'll Work

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 health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.

One Community. One Mission. One California