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Common Spirit Health lists this Medical Assistant opportunity in sacramento, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Every day, you will 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 are on-site. Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others, work efficiently, and your empathy for our patients.Updates demographic data and collects clinical information from each patient and/or parent as to the reason for the visit and enters this information into the chart clearly and concisely 95-98% of the time. Reviews medical record to ensure that all medical reports are accurately compiled and available for the provider before the patient examination 95-98% of the time.Performs and documents weight and vital signs on all patients per Clinic policy with no more than 1-2 errors in a 6 month period.Greets and responds to the public in a friendly, respectful manner so that the incidents of valid customer complaints are no more than 1-2 per year.Maintains smooth patient flow to maximize the utilization of the providers time by processing patient within 10 minutes after admission.Anticipates provider needs for treatment of patient and assists with medical procedures with no more than 1-2 provider complaints per year.Performs simple tests such as vision and hearing screening, dipstick urinalysis, and pregnancy tests with 96-98% accuracy; results are documented in patient's medical record with no more than 1-2 omissions per year.RequiredCompletion of Certified Medical Assistant ProgramBasic Life Support - CPR - authorized by the American Heart AssociationFounded in 1973, Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital is a 158-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women's health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.One Community. One Mission. One CaliforniaTotal RewardsDepending 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.
Worksite address
sacramento, CA, 95823, US
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