Medical Assistant Float - Patient Care & Clinic Support

Pacific Central Coast Health Center; Pismo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health’s Dignity Health Pacific Central Coast Health Centers are seeking a Medical Assistant Float to support clinicians and ensure smooth operations. You will prepare patient charts, maintain exam rooms, take vitals and assist with procedures, working in a community clinic setting.

Required completion of a medical assistant training program and CPR within 90 days. Preferred candidates include 1–3 years of MA experience and relevant certifications; strong empathy and teamwork are

Qualifications

• Completion of a medical assistant training program.
• Basic Life Support - CPR within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the exam rooms, keeping them clean and stocked with supplies and instruments.
• Prepare exam rooms for the provider and the planned exam.
• Prepare patients physically and psychologically for treatment and examinations.
• Take vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, weight, height) and record in progress notes; perform vision and hearing tests as required.
• Assist in maintaining accurate patient medical records and progress notes, update problem summary sheets, and document test results and referrals.
• Assist with sterile and non-sterile procedures and ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Empathy

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Patient-focused care

Education

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant AAMA

Certified Medical Assistant NHA

National Certified Medical Assistant NCCT

Registered Medical Assistant AMT

Certified Med Asst - MMCI

National Registered/Certified Medical Assistant NAHP

Registered Medical Assistant

Cert Med Asst - MMCI

Job description

CommonSpirit Health’s Dignity Health Pacific Central Coast Health Centers are seeking a Medical Assistant Float to support clinicians and ensure smooth operations. You will prepare patient charts, maintain exam rooms, take vitals and assist with procedures, working in a community clinic setting.

Required completion of a medical assistant training program and CPR within 90 days. Preferred candidates include 1–3 years of MA experience and relevant certifications; strong empathy and teamwork are