Medical Assistant Float

CommonSpirit Health • Folsom, CA

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About The Position

Dignity Health Medical Foundation is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patients and the healthcare team by helping streamline clinic operations and patient care. The role supports multiple patients daily and helps facilitate provider visits and clinic flow in a fast-paced medical environment. This is an SEIU-UHW represented position.

The Medical Assistant prepares and maintains accurate, current patient charts; assists patients before examinations and procedures; administers prescribed medications and measures vital signs; and maintains a sterile, organized, and safe clinical environment. The role also documents information in the electronic medical record, communicates patient concerns to physicians and advanced practice providers, and coordinates with pharmacies and insurers on medication authorizations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a formal Medical Assistant program pursuant to the Division of Allied Health Professions, or equivalent military training; equivalency is determined by Dignity Health Medical Foundation Human Resources in conjunction with the State Division of Allied Health Professions.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, familiarity with CPT and ICD-10 coding procedures and reference tools, and pharmacology appropriate to the Medical Assistant scope of practice.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of experience as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient setting.
• Certification through an agency approved by the Medical Board of California. Listed agencies are the American Association of Medical Assistants (preferred), American Medical Technologists, American Medical Certification Association, California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants, and Multi-skilled Medical Certification Institute, Inc. (NCCT).
• Familiarity with an electronic practice management system.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and medical procedures.
• Administer prescribed medications and measure vital signs.
• Maintain a sterile, organized, and safe clinical environment.
• Manage medical records, including electronic medical record input and chart documentation.
• Communicate patient concerns to physicians and advanced practice providers.
• Coordinate with pharmacies and insurance providers for patient medication authorizations.
• Prepare comprehensive patient charts and ensure medical records are accurate and current.
• Support patient visits and clinic flow in a fast-paced environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED