Medical Assistant/Patient Population Management Coordinator

Woodland Clinic Medical Group; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Foundation in California seeks a Medical Assistant to keep daily operations running smoothly for patients and the clinical team.

You will lead proactive chart preparation, ensuring information is current for those seen in our facility, with multiple patients daily based on physicians on-site. Success comes from enthusiasm, efficiency, and patient empathy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certificate/MA diploma or certificate from an accredited program is required.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain all required information for the provider prior to the patient's appointment.
• Prepare the patient prior to the provider entering the treatment room.
• Keep accurate documentation in the patient’s chart for appointments and interactions.
• Interview individuals to obtain comprehensive and accurate information; prioritize calls.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Collaborate with all members of the health care team.

Skills

English proficiency

Empathy

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA Diploma or Certificate from accredited program

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team.

Every day, you will 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 are on-site.

Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others, work efficiently, and your empathy for our patients.

• Obtain all required information for the provider prior to the patient's appointment
• Prepare the patient prior to the provider entering the treatment room.
• Keep accurate documentation in the patient's chart pertaining to the appointment or any interaction with a patient within her/his scope of service, (i.e., daily chart preparation for visit, medication refills or response to written order given by the provider or phone messages).
• Interview individuals and obtain comprehensive and accurate information, prioritize incoming telephone calls appropriately.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the health care team.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • High school diploma (or equivalent) required
  • Possesses a Certificate to practice as a Medical Assistant (MA Diploma or Certificate from accredited program required)
  • Has the ability to read, write and speak English in order to perform duties of the position
  • Current BLS required (must be certified through the American Heart Association)

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.

One Community. One Mission. One California