Outpatient Medical Assistant — Patient Flow & Records

Dignity Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Foundation is seeking a Medical Assistant to support a fast-paced clinic environment in California. You will prepare patients, assist with examinations, administer medications, measure vital signs, and maintain an orderly clinical area while ensuring accurate medical records.

The role requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills, knowledge of CPT/ICD-10, familiarity with EMR systems, and an active BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Formal Medical Assistant program completion required per CA standards.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills required.
• Medical terminology knowledge and CPT/ICD-10 familiarity required.
• Current BLS certification through American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing patients for examinations or procedures.
• Administer prescribed medications and measure vital signs.
• Maintain a sterile, organized clinical environment.
• Manage medical records; input EMR and chart documentation.
• Communicate patient concerns to physicians and providers.
• Coordinate with pharmacies and insurance for medication authorizations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

CPT/ICD-10 knowledge

Pharmacology knowledge

BLS certified

Education

Medical Assistant program completion

High school diploma

Tools

EMR systems

Electronic practice management system

Job description

Dignity Health Medical Foundation is seeking a Medical Assistant to support a fast-paced clinic environment in California. You will prepare patients, assist with examinations, administer medications, measure vital signs, and maintain an orderly clinical area while ensuring accurate medical records.

The role requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills, knowledge of CPT/ICD-10, familiarity with EMR systems, and an active BLS certification.