Medical Assistant Lead

Dignity Health; Capitola (CA); On-site; USD 42,526 - 47,885; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Medical Assistant Lead in Capitola, CA. The role involves preparing patient charts, assisting with procedures, and ensuring a smooth experience for patients and the clinical team. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, a high school diploma, and current BLS certification. This full-time position offers a pay range of $30.87 - $34.76 per hour and is ideal for individuals looking to grow in their medical career.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Completion of a formal Medical Assistant program required.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing patients for examinations.
• Administer medications directed by the physician.
• Maintain a clean and organized environment.
• Communicate and document patient concerns.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Medical terminology

Familiarity with CPT and ICD-10 coding

Pharmacology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal Medical Assistant program

Current BLS certification

Tools

Electronic practice management system

Job description

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Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Medical Assistant Lead 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 on‑site.

Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others, work efficiently, and your empathy for our patients. This is the perfect opportunity for a MA interested in growing their career.

Some of Your Daily Activities Will Include

• 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

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma (or equivalent) required
• 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) required
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills required
• Medical terminology, familiarity with CPT and ICD-10 coding procedures and reference tools, and pharmacology appropriate to the Medical Assistant scope of practice required
• Current BLS certification required (must be certified through the American Heart Association)

Preferred Qualifications

• Six (6) months of experience in an outpatient setting as a Medical Assistant preferred
• Certification must be obtained through one of the private agencies approved by the Medical Board of California:
• American Association of Medical Assistants (preferred)
• American Medical Technologists
• American Medical Certification Association
• California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants
• Multi-skilled Medical Certification Institute, Inc. (NCCT)
• Familiarity with an electronic practice management system preferred

This position is represented by the SEIU-UHW.

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 healthcare services to the many communities we serve.

Pay Range

$30.87 - $34.76 /hour

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

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