Medical Assistant

CommonSpirit Health
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
    10 days ago

    Job Description

    Job Summary and Responsibilities

    As our Medical Assistant (MA), you will help patients and our healthcare team streamline clinic operations and patient care so they can access efficient and top-quality medical services.

    Every day you will prepare comprehensive patient charts, ensuring all medical records are accurate and current. You will be expected to support multiple patients daily, facilitating doctor visits and clinic flow in a fast-paced medical environment.

    To be successful in this role, you will possess strong organizational skills, patient empathy, and a commitment to clinical efficiency. As a key member of our healthcare support team, your enthusiasm to help others and work efficiently will drive patient satisfaction and operational success.

    Some of your daily activities will include:

    • Assisting in preparing patients for examinations or medical procedures.
    • Administering prescribed medications and performing precise vital sign measurements.
    • Maintaining a sterile, organized, and safe clinical environment.
    • Managing medical records, including EMR input and chart documentation.
    • Communicating patient concerns effectively to physicians and advanced practice providers.
    • Coordinating with pharmacies and insurance for patient medication authorizations.

    Job Requirements

    Required

    • Must have completed a medical assistant training program
    • Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 Days

    Preferred

    • 1-3 years medical assistant experience
    • Experience in area of clinic specialty
    • Certified MA upon hire

    Where You''ll Work

    Dignity Health's Pacific Central Coast Health Centers (PHC) is a non-profit Community clinic organization comprised of more than 40 health centers located primarily from Ventura to Templeton, spanning the coast. Our experienced physicians and advanced practice providers offer a wide range of primary and specialty care services. PHC is a part of Dignity Health Central Coast's award-winning network of outstanding hospitals, imaging centers, laboratories, and post-acute services.

    One Community. One Mission. One California

    Total Rewards

    Depending 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. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

    Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Luis Obispo, CA

    Skills

    • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
    • CPR Certificationunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Healthcare Administrationunmatched
    • Healthcare Qualityunmatched
    • Hospitalunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Laboratoryunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Medical Assistanceunmatched
    • Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Medical Treatmentunmatched
    • Medication Administrationunmatched
    • Medicationsunmatched
    • Nonprofitunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Patient Chartsunmatched
    • Prescription Drugsunmatched
    • Records Managementunmatched
    • Training Programunmatched
    • Tuition Reimbursementunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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