Medical Assistant Med Office Rep Float

Dignity Health; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team. In this vital role, you will ensure smooth operations by preparing patient charts, assisting with examinations, and maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff. Your interpersonal skills and empathy will shine as you communicate effectively with patients and healthcare providers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to grow their career in a supportive and dynamic setting, where your contributions will directly impact the quality of care provided to the community. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal Medical Assistant program or equivalent military training required.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient charts and assist with examinations and procedures.
• Administer medications and maintain a clean, organized environment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Service Skills

Medical Terminology

CPT and ICD-10 Coding

Pharmacology Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Program Completion

Current BLS Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Electronic Practice Management System

Job description

Overview

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.

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 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:

1. 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.
2. Administering medications specifically directed by the physician and performing accurate vital sign measurements and documentation.
3. 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.
4. Comfortable managing medical records - charts and EMR.
5. Communicate and document any patient concerns to physicians, physician’s assistants, or nurses.
6. Work with physicians, insurance providers, and pharmacies to obtain authorizations for patient medication, including refills.

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
2. 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.
3. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills required.
4. Medical terminology, familiarity with CPT and ICD-10 coding procedures and reference tools, and pharmacology appropriate to the Medical Assistant scope of practice required.
5. Current BLS certification required (must be certified through the American Heart Association).

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Six (6) months of experience in an outpatient setting as a Medical Assistant preferred.
2. 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.
• 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.

Pay Range

$29.68 - $33.42 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.