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Medical Assistant Lead

Medical Assistant Lead

at UPMC Mercy School of Nursing

Ventura, CA

Posted: 1-22-2025

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$63,481/year

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Medical Assistants

Skills

Customer Service, Enthusiasm, Nurse Practitioner (APRN-CNP), Empathy, Patient Preparation, Practice Management, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Medical Technologists (AMT) Certification, Medication Administration, Vital Signs, CPT Coding, Clinical Supervision, Medical Record Management, Medical Records, Electronic Medical Record, Registered Nurse (RN), Medical Certificate, Medical Terminology, Medical Assistance, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10)

Job Description

Medical Assistant Lead CommonSpirit Health
  • 3.6 Ventura, CA Job Details Full-time $25.70
  • $35.
34 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Medication administration LVN ICD coding Customer service BLS Certification Mid-level Outpatient High school diploma or
GED ICD-10 CPT
coding Medical terminology Full Job Description Requisition
ID 2025-394007
Employment Type Full Time Department Family Practice Clinic Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Monday
  • Friday (8:00am
  • 5:00pm) Remote No Category Medical Assistant 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 As a Medical Assistant Lead 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 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
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 California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants Multi-skilled Medical Certification Institute, Inc. (NCCT) Familiarity with an electronic practice management system preferred #HelloMedicalAssistants Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified. Depending 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 employees 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 https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

Other Job Posting Details

Salary

Minimum

Maximum

$53,456/yr

$73,507/yr

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL

High school or GED