Medical Assistant
About The Position
Dignity Health Medical Foundation is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California and an affiliate of Dignity Health. The organization works with physicians and providers to deliver comprehensive health care services and supports staff through training, challenging work assignments, and investment in medical technology and facilities. The Medical Assistant supports smooth daily operations for patients and the medical team, assisting multiple patients depending on physician availability. The role includes preparing patient charts, assisting with examinations or procedures, relaying physician instructions, administering physician-directed medication, measuring vital signs, managing charts and electronic medical records, communicating patient concerns to providers, and coordinating with physicians, insurers, and pharmacies regarding medication authorizations and refills. Success requires enthusiasm for helping others, efficiency, and empathy for patients.
Requirements
- High school graduation in General Studies or a high school GED, upon hire.
- A GED holder must have a certificate to practice as a Medical Assistant.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - CPR, upon hire.
- Enthusiasm for helping others, efficiency, and empathy for patients.
Responsibilities
- Obtain all required information for the provider before the patient's appointment.
- Prepare patients before the provider enters the treatment room.
- Maintain accurate documentation in the patient's chart for appointments and interactions within the Medical Assistant's scope of service, including visit preparation, medication refills, responses to provider orders, and phone messages.
- Interview individuals and obtain comprehensive, accurate information.
- Prioritize incoming telephone calls appropriately.
- Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
- Assist with patient examinations or procedures and relay physician instructions.
- Administer physician-directed medication and accurately measure vital signs.
- Manage medical records, including charts and electronic medical records.
- Communicate patient concerns to providers.
- Collaborate with physicians, insurers, and pharmacies on medication authorizations and refills.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
