Medical Assistant
Dignity Health
About the Role
As a Medical Assistant at Dignity Health, you will ensure smooth daily operations for patients and the medical team, supporting multiple patients daily based on physician availability.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively prepare patient charts
- Assist with patient exams or procedures
- 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
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High School GED or High School Graduate
- Satisfactory completion of a formal Medical Assistant program pursuant to the Division of Allied Health Professions or military training 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)
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Qualifications
- Enthusiasm to help others
- Ability to work efficiently
- Ability to provide empathy for patients
Preferred
- Six (6) months' experience in an outpatient setting as a Medical Assistant