Medical Assistant Float
About The Position
As a Medical Assistant, you will help patients and the healthcare team streamline clinic operations and patient care so patients can access efficient, high-quality medical services. This is an SEIU-UHW represented position. You will prepare accurate, current patient charts and support multiple patients each day, helping facilitate visits and clinic flow in a fast-paced medical environment. The role calls for strong organizational skills, empathy for patients, and a commitment to clinical efficiency. The position is with Dignity Health Medical Foundation, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation established in 1993, with care centers throughout California. It works with physicians and providers to provide comprehensive healthcare services to communities across California.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Satisfactory completion of a formal Medical Assistant program pursuant to the Division of Allied Health Professions, or equivalent military training, subject to determination by Dignity Health Medical Foundation H.R. 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 a private agency approved by the Medical Board of California. The American Association of Medical Assistants is preferred; other listed agencies are the 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
- Assist in preparing 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 medication authorizations.
- Prepare comprehensive patient charts and support clinic flow for multiple patients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
