Medical Assistant

Dignity Health • Grass Valley, CA • 13h ago

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Medical Assistant at Dignity Health Medical Foundation clinics, now part of CommonSpirit Health, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. You'll 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. This the perfect opportunity for a MA interested in growing their career.

Some of your daily activities will include:

Assisting in preparing patients for examinations or procedures, assisting with procedures, relaying instructions from the physician to a patient or authorized person, and collecting patient data

Administering medications specifically directed by the physician and performing accurate vital sign measurements and documentation.

Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment, and performing patient care services that support the physician / provider's practice under the clinical supervision of the Physician, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician's Assistant, or Licensed Vocational Nurse.

Comfortable managing medical records- charts and EMR

Communicate and document any patient concerns to physicians, physician's assistants, or nurses

Work with physicians, insurance providers, and pharmacies to obtain authorizations for patient medication, including refills

Consistently demonstrates customer service expectations as outlined in the Dignity Health Medical Foundation audit tools.

Consistently demonstrates competence as outlined in the applicable Dignity Health Medical Foundation audit tools and job description.

Accurately documents, calculates, and safely administers all medications after obtaining a physician's written order.

When issues arise they are taken care of on the spot ASAP.

Adheres to time and attendance policies and procedures.

Meets all OSHA standards.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma (or equivalent) required

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 Dignity Health Medical Foundation H.R. department in conjunction with the State Division of Allied Health Professions) required

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills required

Medical terminology, familiarity with CPT and ICD-10 coding procedures and reference tools, and pharmacology appropriate to the Medical Assistant scope of practice required

Current BLS certification required (must be certified through the American Heart Association)

Preferred Qualifications:

Six (6) months of experience in an outpatient setting as a Medical Assistant preferred

Certification must be obtained through one of the private agencies approved by the Medical Board of California:

American Association of Medical Assistants (preferred)

American Medical Technologists

American Medical Certification Association

California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants

Multi-skilled Medical Certification Institute, Inc. (NCCT)

Familiarity with an electronic practice management system preferred

This position is represented by the SEIU-UHW.

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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 - Sierra Nevada, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, is a multi-specialty clinic with four locations in Grass Valley, California. Along with our local affiliated Dignity Health hospital (Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital), we offer an integrated care delivery system that provides primary care for family medicine and internal medicine, otolaryngology (ENT), hematology/oncology, cardiology, general surgery, urgent care, and women's health.

One Community. One Mission. One California (https://youtu.be/RrPuiSnALJY?si=pvQgPZ6ZWZM60TPV)

Pay Range

$24.00 - $26.08 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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