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Overview

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 healthcare services to the many communities we serve.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Medical Assistant/Medical Office Representative (MA/MOR) position is responsible for knowing his/her professional scope of practice as defined by the California Business and Professional Code and for satisfactorily completing the Dignity Health Medical Foundation orientation period that includes demonstrating skills and behaviors that meet a fully competent level of performance. The MA maintains a clean organized and safe environment and performs patient care services that support the physician/ provider's practice under the clinical supervision of the Physician Registered Nurse Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant or Licensed Vocational Nurse.

The MOR position is the first point of phone customer service contact. This position will provide excellent customer service through communications and appropriate distribution of phone calls and messages.

Core Duties:

Medical Assistant:
- This includes assisting in prepping patients for examinations or procedures assisting with procedures relaying instructions from the physician to a patient or authorized person and collecting patient data
- Documenting patient concerns patient messages and care provided to the patient in the patient's medical record for the physician's review
- Administering medications specifically directed by the physician and performing accurate vital sign measurements and documentation.
Medical Office Representative:
- collecting and updating demographics and insurance information verification of health plan eligibility taking complete and accurate messages and scheduling mutually acceptable appointment times utilizing an electronic practice management system
- May perform other clerical duties as needed and requested to support daily clinic operation goals bench marks and quality patient care initiatives per departmental guidelines

This position may have access to third party credit card information and transactional systems (cash registers point of sale devices applications supporting credit card transactions and reports or other documents containing credit card information) from single transactions or a single card at a time.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma (or equivalent) required
Satisfactory completion of a formal Medical Assistant program pursuant to the Division of Allied Health Professions or military training that is equivalent to an accredited Medical Assistant program (determination by Dignity Health Medical Foundation H.R. department in conjunction with the State Division of Allied Health Professions) required
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills required
Medical terminology, familiarity with CPT and ICD-10 coding procedures and reference tools, and pharmacology appropriate to the Medical Assistant scope of practice required
Current BLS certification required (must be certified through the American Heart Association)

Preferred Qualifications:

Six (6) months of experience in an outpatient setting as a Medical Assistant preferred
Certification must be obtained through one of the private agencies approved by the Medical Board of California:

American Association of Medical Assistants (preferred)
American Medical Technologists
American Medical Certification Association
California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants
Multi-skilled Medical Certification Institute, Inc. (NCCT)

Familiarity with an electronic practice management system preferred

**This position is represented by the SEIU-UHW.**

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What You Should Know About Medical Assistant Med Office Rep, UNAVAILABLE

Are you an aspiring Medical Assistant looking for an engaging opportunity in a supportive environment? Dignity Health Medical Foundation in Santa Cruz is calling your name! As a Medical Assistant/Medical Office Representative (MA/MOR), you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our patients receive top-notch care. Your key responsibilities will include assisting in the preparation of patients for examinations, documenting vital processes in medical records, and communicating important instructions from the physician to patients. But that’s not all! You’ll also be the friendly face of our organization by providing exceptional customer service and handling patient inquiries and appointments over the phone. Your skills in managing insurance data and scheduling will help us keep our clinic running smoothly. Don’t worry if you’re new; we value your dedication and commitment to learning and expect you to complete our orientation period with excellence. If you meet our qualifications, like having a High School diploma and completion of a formal Medical Assistant program, and possess excellent interpersonal skills, we want you to be part of our community-driven team. Immerse yourself in the healthcare field, gaining hands-on experience in a fulfilling role while making meaningful connections with patients and providers alike. Join us at Dignity Health Medical Foundation and take your career to the next level in a compassionate and collaborative setting.

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What are the responsibilities of the Medical Assistant Med Office Rep at Dignity Health Medical Foundation?

The responsibilities of a Medical Assistant/Medical Office Representative at Dignity Health Medical Foundation include preparing patients for examinations, collecting and documenting patient data, relaying instructions from physicians, administering medications as directed, and providing top-notch customer service. You will also manage scheduling, updating demographic information, and ensuring that all communication is efficient and clear to foster a great patient experience.