Medical Assistant

Dignity Health Medical Group • Redding, CA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California, affiliated with Dignity Health. It works with physicians and providers to offer comprehensive health care services to the communities it serves. The foundation is committed to growth, investing in the latest technologies, finest physicians, and state-of-the-art medical facilities, aiming to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care and advance in knowledge and experience. 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 affiliated Dignity Health hospitals, they offer an integrated care delivery system providing high-quality, compassionate care across various medical specialties. As a Medical Assistant at Dignity Health Medical Foundation clinics, now part of CommonSpirit Health, you will ensure the smooth and efficient daily operation for patients and the clinical team. This includes proactively preparing patient charts, ensuring all information is obtained and up-to-date, and managing multiple patients daily. Success in this role requires enthusiasm to help others, efficiency, and empathy for patients, making it an ideal opportunity for a Medical Assistant interested in career growth.

Requirements

• High School Graduate Or GED
• 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 HR department in conjunction with the State Division of Allied Health Professions)
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Nice To Haves

• Six (6) month's experience in an outpatient setting as a Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

• 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 makes eye contact and smiles
• Demonstrates active listening with positive can do attitude
• Consistently respectful, concerned, and shows empathy
• Uses scripted greeting: "Thank you for choosing _______________ this is (your name) how can I help you"

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees