Medical Assistant Medical Office Rep Float

Dignity Health Medical Group; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Group is seeking a Float Medical Assistant to support the daily operations of multiple clinic locations in Ventura County, CA. You will assist physicians during exams and procedures, prepare patient charts, manage EMR records, and coordinate with insurance for medication authorizations and refills.

The role requires a Medical Assistant program completion and CPR upon hire, with preference for candidates who have outpatient experience and receptionist exposure in fast-paced

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Formal Medical Assistant program completion.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) upon hire.
• Preferred: 6 months outpatient Medical Assistant experience.
• Preferred: 6 months experience as Medical Office Receptionist or in a high-volume customer service role.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Medical Assistant program (formal)

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.
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.

As a Float Medical Assistant you will be assigned to various clinic locations based upon business needs.

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 or High School GED
• 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 DHMF 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 an outpatient setting as a Medical Assistant preferred
• Six (6) month's experience in an outpatient setting as a Medical Office Receptionist preferred; or an equivalent amount of experience in a high-volume customer service role in another industry/environment; or 6 months experience as a Phone Receptionist or Health Information Associate within DHMF
• Six (6) month's experience in an outpatient setting as a Medical Office Receptionist preferred; or an equivalent amount of experience in a high-volume customer service role in another industry/environment; or 6 months experience as a Phone Receptionist or Health Information Associate within DHMF

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 – Ventura County, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, is a multi-specialty clinic with seven locations in Ventura County, including Camarillo, Oxnard, Santa Paula, Thousand Oaks, and Ventura. Along with our local affiliated Dignity Health hospitals (St. John’s Hospital Camarillo and St. John’s Regional Medical Center), we offer an integrated care delivery system that provides high quality, compassionate care in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics, women's health, cardiology, and rheumatology.

One Community. One Mission. One California