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 help the physician and patients by preparing patients for examinations and assisting with various medical procedures so they can receive high-quality, efficient, and compassionate healthcare. Every day you will perform limited diagnostic lab tests, EKGs, and stress tests, administer injections and immunizations, and assist with quality improvement studies. You will be expected to facilitate and document patient/medical records, and perform other essential clinic duties as assigned. To be successful in this role you will demonstrate skills in vital signs and measurements, possess knowledge of sterile technique and infectious waste handling, excel at teamwork and communication, and maintain a high level of concentration and attention to detail.Performs limited diagnostic lab tests, EKG's and stress testsAdministers injections and immunizationsAssist with quality improvement studiesFacilitates and documents the flow of patient/medical recordsPerforms other clinic duties as assignedRequiredHigh School Graduate or GED or equivalent experiencePhlebotomist: CA, within 12 - monthsAmerican Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPRMedical Assistant program graduatePreferredOne-year experience in physician/clinic settingEmergency Medical Technician: CAAmerican Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support - PALSAmerican Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support - ACLSFounded in 1951, Dignity Health - Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Andreas, California. Serving over 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including cancer care, emergency care, and orthopedics. Mark Twain Medical Center also includes four Family Medical Clinics offering exams, immunizations, and care for minor injuries. Additionally, Mark Twain Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is the only medical facility in Calavaras County.One Community. One Mission. One CaliforniaDepending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.