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Medical Assistant

Common Spirit Health • Carmichael, CA, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Medical Assistant

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

As 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 data
  • Administering 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 EMR
  • Communicate and document any patient concerns to physicians, physician's assistants, or nurses
  • Work with physicians, insurance providers, and pharmacies to obtain authorizations for patient medication, including refills

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma (or equivalent) required
  • Satisfactory 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) required
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills required
  • Medical terminology, familiarity with CPT and ICD-10 coding procedures and reference tools, and pharmacology appropriate to the Medical Assistant scope of practice required
  • Current 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 preferred
  • Certification must be obtained through one of the private agencies approved by the Medical Board of California:
    • American Association of Medical Assistants (preferred)
    • American Medical Technologists
    • American Medical Certification Association
    • California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants
    • Multi-skilled Medical Certification Institute, Inc. (NCCT)
  • Familiarity with an electronic practice management system preferred

**This position is represented by the SEIU-UHW.**

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