Medical Assistant

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.  

One Community. One Mission. One California 

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

• Job Duties
• Obtain all required information for the provider prior to the patient's appointment.
• Prepare the patient prior to the provider entering the treatment room.
• Keep accurate documentation in the patient's chart pertaining to the appointment or any interaction with a patient within her/his scope of service, (i.e., daily chart preparation for visit, medication refills or response to written order given by the provider or phone messages).
• Interview individuals and obtain comprehensive and accurate information, prioritize incoming telephone calls appropriately.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form.

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
• High School GED GED who possesses a certificate to paractive as a Medical Assistant. Has, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

***This position is represented by SEIU United Healthcare Worker.