Medical Assistant — Care, Coordination & Clinic Flow Pro

Dignity Health; Pismo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health’s Pacific Central Coast Health Centers is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patients and the healthcare team, improving clinic flow and patient care.

You will prepare comprehensive patient charts, assist in examinations, and help coordinate medication and authorizations while maintaining an efficient, compassionate environment. This role emphasizes accuracy, empathy, and teamwork in a fast-paced clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Completed a medical assistant training program.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) within 90 days.
• Preferred 1–3 years MA experience; certification upon hire.
• MA certification from AMT, AAMA, AMCA, CCMBA or NCCT/MMCI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing patients for examinations or procedures.
• Administer prescribed medications and measure vital signs.
• Maintain a sterile, organized clinical environment.
• Manage EMR input and chart documentation.
• Communicate patient concerns to physicians.
• Coordinate with pharmacies and insurers for authorizations.

Skills

Medical Assistant training

CPR - BLS

Clinic experience

Certification readiness

Education

Medical Assistant training program

MA Certification readiness (AMT/AAMA/AMCA/CCMBA/NCCT/MMCI)

Job description

Dignity Health’s Pacific Central Coast Health Centers is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patients and the healthcare team, improving clinic flow and patient care.

You will prepare comprehensive patient charts, assist in examinations, and help coordinate medication and authorizations while maintaining an efficient, compassionate environment. This role emphasizes accuracy, empathy, and teamwork in a fast-paced clinic setting.