MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Company: Dignity Health
Location: El Dorado Hills
Posted on: October 14, 2024
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Job Description:
OverviewDignity 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 healthcare services to the many communities
we serve.ResponsibilitiesAs a Medical Assistant at Dignity Health
Medical Foundation clinics, now part of CommonSpirit Health, you'll
keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and
clinical team. You'll take the lead on proactively preparing
patient charts- ensuring all information is obtained and up-to-date
for those seen in our facility. You can expect to have multiple
patients daily depending on the number of physicians are
on-site.Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to
help others, work efficiently, and your empathy for our patients.
This the perfect opportunity for a MA interested in growing their
career.Some of your daily activities will include: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 dataAdministering
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
EMRCommunicate and document any patient concerns to physicians,
physician's assistants, or nursesWork with physicians, insurance
providers, and pharmacies to obtain authorizations for patient
medication, including refillsTo learn more and begin your journey
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(https://www.commonspirit.careers/CSH-Medical-Assistants)QualificationsMinimum
Qualifications:High school diploma (or equivalent)
requiredSatisfactory 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 H.R. department in conjunction with the State Division
of Allied Health Professions) requiredExcellent interpersonal,
organizational, and customer service skills requiredMedical
terminology, familiarity with CPT and ICD-10 coding procedures and
reference tools, and pharmacology appropriate to the Medical
Assistant scope of practice requiredCurrent BLS certification
required (must be certified through the American Heart
Association)Preferred Qualifications:Six (6) months of experience
in an outpatient setting as a Medical Assistant
preferredCertification must be obtained through one of the private
agencies approved by the Medical Board of California:American
Association of Medical Assistants (preferred)American Medical
TechnologistsCalifornia Certifying Board of Medical
AssistantsMulti-skilled Medical Certification Institute, Inc.
(NCCT)Familiarity with an electronic practice management system
preferredWhile you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll
take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision,
FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance,
and more!#HelloMedicalAssistantsPay Range$23.00 - $32.66 /hourWe
are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Keywords: Dignity Health, Sacramento , MEDICAL ASSISTANT, Healthcare , El Dorado Hills, California
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