**Job Summary and Responsibilities** As a Medical Assistant, 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 are on-site. Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others, work efficiently, and your empathy for our patients. This the perfect opportunity for a MA interested in growing their career. **Some of your daily activities will include:** + 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 To learn more and begin your journey click here (https://www.commonspirit.careers/CSH-Medical-Assistants) **Job Requirements** **Minimum:** + Completion of a medical assistant training program. + BLS required within 90 days of hire. + Requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. + Ability to move quickly from one task to another independently. + Ability to communicate effectively with peers, staff and supervisor. + Ability to take instructions, comprehend and follow through effectively. + Computer literate with the ability to type accurately at a moderate pace. **Preferred:** + 1-3 years medical assistant experience preferred. + Experience preferred in area of clinic specialty + Certified/Registered Medical Assistant preferred. + Bi-lingual, Spanish speaking **This position is sign-on bonus eligible!** \#hellomedicalassistants **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 (https://youtu.be/RrPuiSnALJY?si=pvQgPZ6ZWZM60TPV) **Pay Range** $24.00 - $31.52 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.