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Medical Assistant

Dignity Health Medical Group

#Medical Records #EMR #CPR #Vital Signs #Patient Care #Healthcare #Urgent Care #Medical Assistant #Basic Life Support #Clinical Supervision

Quick overview

The Medical Assistant is responsible for preparing patient charts, collecting patient data, and assisting physicians with examinations and procedures. They also manage medical records, administer medications, and coordinate authorizations with insurance providers and pharmacies.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be high school graduates who have completed a formal Medical Assistant program or equivalent military training. A minimum of six months of medical back office experience and a Basic Life Support (CPR) certification are required.

high schoolprofessional certificateMedication AdministrationMedical Record DocumentationInsurance AuthorizationClinical CommunicationVital Sign MeasurementPatient Care ServicesEMR ManagementPatient Chart Preparation

Job description

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 – North State a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation is a multi-specialty clinic with eleven locations in Redding and Red Bluff.
Along with our local affiliated Dignity Health hospitals (Mercy Medical Center – Mt.
Shasta Mercy Medical Center – Redding and St.
Elizabeth Community Hospital) we offer an integrated care delivery system that provides high quality compassionate care in family medicine, internal medicine, OB/GYN, cardiology, neuro-interventional, general surgery, endovascular surgery, endocrinology, ENT, colorectal surgery, thoracic surgery and orthopedic surgery including general total joints and spine.
One Community.
One Mission.
One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our 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.Every day, some of your 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 To be successful in this role you must bring 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.
Job Requirements Required High School Graduate General Studies or GED and Six months Medical Assistant and medical back office experience 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.) Basic Life Support - CPR

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