Medical Assistant: Clinic Operations & Patient Care

Dignity Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Foundation in California is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to support patients and the healthcare team, streamlining clinic operations and care delivery. This SEIU-UHW represented role focuses on efficient patient care and accurate charting in a fast-paced environment.

Daily tasks include preparing patients for exams, administering medications, recording vital signs, EMR input, and coordinating with pharmacies and insurers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Formal Medical Assistant program completion required.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills required.
• Medical terminology, CPT and ICD-10 coding procedures familiarity, and pharmacology relevant to MA scope required.
• Current BLS certification required (American Heart Association).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

CPT & ICD-10 coding

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program completion

Job description

Dignity Health Medical Foundation in California is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to support patients and the healthcare team, streamlining clinic operations and care delivery. This SEIU-UHW represented role focuses on efficient patient care and accurate charting in a fast-paced environment.

Daily tasks include preparing patients for exams, administering medications, recording vital signs, EMR input, and coordinating with pharmacies and insurers.