Medical Assistant Float

Job Summary And Responsibilities 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 on‑site. Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others, work efficiently, and your empathy for our patients. This is the perfect opportunity for a MA interested in growing their career. Daily Activities 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 Requirements High school diploma (or equivalent) required Completion of a formal Medical Assistant program pursuant to the Division of Allied Health Professions or military training equivalent to an accredited program 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 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 Benefits and Representation This position is represented by the SEIU‑UHW. Work Location 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. Pay Range $25.74 – $28.82 per hour Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Health Care Provider; Industries: Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr Dignity Health