Medical Assistant

Medical AssistantInspired 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 our Medical Assistant, you will ensure smooth daily operations for your patients and the medical team. You can expect to support multiple patients daily, depending on physician availability. This position is represented by the SEIU-UHW. Every day you will proactively prepare patient charts, assist with patients exams or procedure and relay physician instructions, administer physician-directed medication and perform accurate vital sign measurements, manage medical records (charts and EMR), communicate patient concerns to providers, and collaborate with physicians, insurance, and pharmacies for medication authorizations and refills. To be successful in this role, you must have an enthusiasm to help others and the ability to work efficiently and provide empathy for our patients.Prepping patients for their examinations or proceduresAccurately obtains, interprets, and documents all patient vital signsKeeps patients informed about appointment delays and offers solutions every 10 minutesParticipates in and supports team and department based meetings and projectsUtilizes work time efficiently through proper time managementInitiates and offers ideas and solutions when problems ariseRequired:High School Graduate General Studies or GED General StudiesSatisfactory 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.)Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hirePreferred:Six months Medical Assistant and medical back office experience