Medical Assistant Medical Office Rep
About The Position
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 health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care, while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled, qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service. Dignity Health Medical Group – Merced, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, is a multi-specialty clinic conveniently located on Mercy Avenue in Merced. Along with our local affiliated Dignity Health hospital (Mercy Medical Center – Merced), we offer an integrated care delivery system that provides high quality, compassionate care in family medicine, cardiology, colorectal surgery, general surgery, ENT, orthopedics, spine surgery, sports medicine, endocrine surgery, and women's health. One Community. One Mission. One California
Requirements
- High School Graduate General Studies or GED General Studies
- Satisfactory completion of 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 DHMF HR department in conjunction with the State Division of Allied Health)
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Nice To Haves
- 6 months experience in an outpatient setting as a Medical Assistant
- 6 months experience in an outpatient setting as a Medical Office Receptionist or an equivalent amount of experience in a high volume customer service role in another industry/environment working with referrals or scheduling surgeries
- Experience in billing
- Prior call center experience
Responsibilities
- Proactively prepare patient charts
- Assist with patients exams or procedure
- Relay physician instructions
- Administer physician-directed medication
- Perform accurate vital sign measurements
- Manage medical records (charts and EMR)
- Communicate patient concerns to providers
- Collaborate with physicians, insurance, and pharmacies for medication authorizations and refills
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
