Medical Assistant
CommonSpirit Health, Redding, CA, United States
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 an MA interested in growing their career.
Some Of Your Daily Activities Will Include
Assisting in preparing patients for examinations or 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.
Communicating and documenting any patient concerns to physicians, physician’s assistants, or nurses.
Working with physicians, insurance providers, and pharmacies to obtain authorizations for patient medication, including refills.
Job Requirements
High School Graduate or GED in General Studies.
At least six months of Medical Assistant and medical back‑office experience.
Completion of a formal Medical Assistant program as recognized by the Division of Allied Health Professions or military training equivalent to an accredited program (determined by Dignity Health Medical Foundation HR in conjunction with the State Division of Allied Health Professions).
Basic Life Support – CPR certification.
Other Information
This position is represented by the SEIU‑UHW.
Pay Range
$24.00 – $26.08 per hour
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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 an MA interested in growing their career.
Some Of Your Daily Activities Will Include
Assisting in preparing patients for examinations or 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.
Communicating and documenting any patient concerns to physicians, physician’s assistants, or nurses.
Working with physicians, insurance providers, and pharmacies to obtain authorizations for patient medication, including refills.
Job Requirements
High School Graduate or GED in General Studies.
At least six months of Medical Assistant and medical back‑office experience.
Completion of a formal Medical Assistant program as recognized by the Division of Allied Health Professions or military training equivalent to an accredited program (determined by Dignity Health Medical Foundation HR in conjunction with the State Division of Allied Health Professions).
Basic Life Support – CPR certification.
Other Information
This position is represented by the SEIU‑UHW.
Pay Range
$24.00 – $26.08 per hour
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