Medical Assistant II
Woodland, WA - USA
Job Summary
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. Today Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.
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.
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 will have an enthusiasm to help others and the ability to work efficiently and provide empathy for our patients.
- MA job duties
- Obtain all required information and prepare the patient prior to the provider entering the treatment room.
- Keep accurate documentation in the patients chart pertaining to the appointment or any interaction with a patient within her/his scope of service (i.e. daily chart preparation for visit medication refills or response to written order given by the provider or phone messages).
- Provide support to the medical staff and patients according to policies and procedures.
- Pre-authorization assistant job duties
- Obtain and document required information.
- High School Graduate General Studies upon hire or
- High School GED who possesses a certificate to practive as a Medical Assistant.
- Basic Life Support - CPR upon hire
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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