Medical Assistant: Patient Care + EMR Support

Dignity Health; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Foundation is seeking a Medical Assistant to support daily operations for patients and the medical team in an outpatient setting. You will assist with exams, prepare charts, and relay physician instructions while maintaining accurate vital signs and patient records.

The role requires completing a Medical Assistant program, CPR upon hire, and flexibility to work with physicians, insurance providers, and pharmacies for authorizations and refills.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED General Studies is required.
• Formal Medical Assistant program completion is required or equivalent per HR policies.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) upon hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient charts and assist with exams or procedures as directed by physicians.
• Relay physician instructions and administer physician-directed medications; take accurate vital signs.
• Maintain medical records (charts and EMR) and communicate patient concerns to providers.
• Collaborate with physicians, insurers, and pharmacies for medication authorizations and refills.

Education

High School Graduate or GED General Studies

Job description

Dignity Health Medical Foundation is seeking a Medical Assistant to support daily operations for patients and the medical team in an outpatient setting. You will assist with exams, prepare charts, and relay physician instructions while maintaining accurate vital signs and patient records.

The role requires completing a Medical Assistant program, CPR upon hire, and flexibility to work with physicians, insurance providers, and pharmacies for authorizations and refills.