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Dignity Health • El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 • Posted 3 days ago
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The Medical Assistant at Dignity Health Medical Foundation is responsible for performing patient care services under the clinical supervision of a physician, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician's Assistant, or Licensed Vocational Nurse. This role involves assisting in patient examinations or procedures, administering medications, and documenting patient care in medical records. The position requires a graduate of a medical assisting program, completion of a Medication Aide 40-hour course, Basic Life Support certification, and a high school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in prepping patients for examinations or procedures, assisting with procedures, relaying instructions from the physician to a patient or authorized person, and collecting patient data
- Documenting patient concerns, patient concerns, patient messages, and care provided to the patient in the patient's medical record for the physician's review
- Administrating medications specifically directed by the physician and performing accurate vital sign measurements and documentation
Qualifications
Required
- Graduate of medical assisting program
- Successfully completed Medication Aide 40-hour course or current/valid Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
- High school diploma or equivalent
About Dignity Health
Dignity Health is a prominent healthcare organization in the United States, offering a wide range of medical services including primary care, emergency care, surgical procedures, rehabilitation, and specialty treatments. With over 40 hospitals and numerous clinics, Dignity Health serves millions of patients annually across 21 states. The company focuses on providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable healthcare while prioritizing patient dignity and community wellbeing.
Full Job Description
**Overview**
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 healthcare services to the many communities we serve.
**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
To learn more and begin your journey click here (https://www.commonspirit.careers/CSH-Medical-Assistants)
**Qualifications**
**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
+ California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants
+ Multi-skilled Medical Certification Institute, Inc. (NCCT)
+ Familiarity with an electronic practice management system preferred
While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more!
\#HelloMedicalAssistants
**Pay Range**
$23.00 - $32.66 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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 healthcare services to the many communities we serve.
**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
To learn more and begin your journey click here (https://www.commonspirit.careers/CSH-Medical-Assistants)
**Qualifications**
**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
+ California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants
+ Multi-skilled Medical Certification Institute, Inc. (NCCT)
+ Familiarity with an electronic practice management system preferred
While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more!
\#HelloMedicalAssistants
**Pay Range**
$23.00 - $32.66 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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