Medical Assistant Float

CommonSpirit Health; Pismo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Medical Assistant Float to support busy clinics and streamline patient care. The role involves preparing patients, assisting with examinations, managing medical records, and coordinating with pharmacies and insurers.

Travel about 50% is required to support multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have MA training, CPR certification within 90 days, and 1–3 years of MA experience with bilingual Spanish skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a medical assistant training program.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) within 90 days.
• Preferred 1–3 years medical assistant experience.
• Bi-lingual, Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing patients for examinations or procedures.
• Administer prescribed medications and measure vital signs accurately.
• Maintain a sterile, organized, and safe clinical environment.
• Manage medical records, including EMR input and chart documentation.
• Communicate patient concerns effectively to physicians/APPs.
• Coordinate with pharmacies and insurance for patient medication authorizations.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Patient empathy

Clinical efficiency

Education

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Assistant Float (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. This position will travel 50% of the time as needed.

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
• Bi-lingual, Spanish speaking

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