Outpatient Medical Assistant & Front Desk Support

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

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Foundation in California seeks a Medical Assistant to support daily operations, prep patient charts, assist exams and procedures, and relay physician instructions. You will administer physician-directed medications, take accurate vital signs, and manage EMR and records while coordinating with insurance and pharmacies for authorizations and refills.

The role values empathy, efficiency, and a patient-centered approach, with opportunities to work with a broad medical team

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Formal Medical Assistant program completion required or equivalent.
• CPR/BLS certification required 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 maintain medical records/EMR.
• Communicate patient concerns to providers and coordinate with insurance/pharmacies for authorizations and refills.
• Support patients and the medical team while delivering empathetic, efficient care.
• Collaborate with physicians and scheduling teams for referrals or surgeries.

Skills

Empathy

Patient care

Communication

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion

CPR (Basic Life Support)

Tools

EMR

ACD phones

Job description

Dignity Health Medical Foundation in California seeks a Medical Assistant to support daily operations, prep patient charts, assist exams and procedures, and relay physician instructions. You will administer physician-directed medications, take accurate vital signs, and manage EMR and records while coordinating with insurance and pharmacies for authorizations and refills.

The role values empathy, efficiency, and a patient-centered approach, with opportunities to work with a broad medical team