Medical Assistant Med Office Rep

CommonSpirit Health; Capitola (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Foundation is seeking a Medical Assistant to support daily operations for patients and the medical team. You may assist multiple patients daily based on physician availability, with duties including chart prep, exam support, and medication administration.

The role requires completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program and CPR, with a preference for six months of cardiology experience.

Qualifications

• High School Graduation or GED.
• Formal Medical Assistant program completion (accredited).
• CPR certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient charts and assist with exams or procedures.
• Relay physician instructions and administer physician-directed medications.
• Measure vital signs accurately and manage medical records (EMR).
• Communicate patient concerns to providers and coordinate with insurance/pharmacies for authorizations and refills.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program (accredited)

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Assistant, you will ensure smooth daily operations for your patients and the medical team. You can expect to support multiple patients daily, depending on physician availability. This position is represented by the SEIU-UHW.

Every day you will proactively prepare patient charts, assist with patients exams or procedure and relay physician instructions, administer physician-directed medication and perform accurate vital sign measurements, manage medical records (charts and EMR), communicate patient concerns to providers, and collaborate with physicians, insurance, and pharmacies for medication authorizations and refills..

To be successful in this role, you must have an enthusiasm to help others and the ability to work efficiently and provide empathy for our patients.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies or GED General Studies
• Technical School 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 a cardiology setting as a Medical Assistant

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 – Dominican, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, is committed to serving the continuing health care needs of Santa Cruz County. Supported by the rich community history Dominican Hospital, our doctors provide convenient, personalized care to patients throughout the region along the full continuum of care. We operate 18 clinics in Santa Cruz County and feature more than 100 providers with specialties including pediatrics, oncology and hematology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, gastroenterology, OB/GYN, urology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and urgent care. Santa Cruz County is 70 miles south of San Francisco and boasts great surf, sandy beaches, redwood-covered mountains and more.

One Community. One Mission. One California