Medical Assistant Float

CommonSpirit Health; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health seeks a Float Medical Assistant to support Dignity Health Medical Foundation clinics in Grass Valley, CA. The role focuses on proactive chart preparation, patient flow, and assisting the clinical team to keep the day running smoothly.

You will collect vital signs, assist with examinations and procedures, administer medications as directed, maintain a clean, safe environment, manage patient records in the EMR, and coordinate with physicians, insurance providers, and pharmacies

Qualifications

• Formal Medical Assistant program completed.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR/BLS certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and assist with procedures.
• Administer medications as directed by the physician and measure vital signs.
• Maintain clean, safe clinical environment and assist with patient care.
• Manage medical records/EMR and document patient concerns.
• Coordinate with physicians, insurers, and pharmacies for authorizations.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program

Job description

*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

As a Medical Assistant at Dignity Health Medical Foundation clinics, now part of CommonSpirit Health, you’ll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. You’ll take the lead on proactively preparing patient charts- ensuring all information is obtained and up-to-date for those seen in our facility. You can expect to have multiple patients daily depending on the number of physicians are on-site. This position is represented by the SEIU-UHW.

Every day you will bring your enthusiasm to help others, work efficiently, and show empathy for our patients. This the perfect opportunity for a MA interested in growing their career.

To be successful in this role, you will have an enthusiasm to help others, an innate ability to solve complex problems, and a desire for continuous growth and improvement.

• Assisting in preparing patients for examinations or procedures, assisting with procedures, relaying instructions from the physician to a patient or authorized person, and collecting patient data
• Administering medications specifically directed by the physician and performing accurate vital sign measurements and documentation.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment, and performing patient care services that support the physician / provider's practice under the clinical supervision of the Physician, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician’s Assistant, or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Comfortable managing medical records- charts and EMR
• Communicate and document any patient concerns to physicians, physician’s assistants, or nurses
• Work with physicians, insurance providers, and pharmacies to obtain authorizations for patient medication, including refills

As a Float Medical Assistant you will be assigned to various clinic locations based upon business need.

*Job Requirements**Required*

• High School Graduate General Studies or GED General Studies
• Satisfactory completion of a formal Medical Assistant program pursuant to the Division of Allied Health Professions or military training that is equivalent to an accredited Medical Assistant program (determination by Dignity Health Medical Foundation H.R. department in conjunction with the State Division of Allied Health Professions.)
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

*Preferred*

• Six (6) month's experience in an outpatient setting as a Medical Assistant preferred., 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.

Dignity Health Medical Group – Sierra Nevada, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, is a multi-specialty clinic with four locations in Grass Valley, California. Along with our local affiliated Dignity Health hospital (Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital), we offer an integrated care delivery system that provides primary care for family medicine and internal medicine, otolaryngology (ENT), hematology/oncology, cardiology, general surgery, urgent care, and women's health.

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*Pay Range*

$25.68 - $28.75 /hour