Job Information
Dignity Health MEDICAL ASSISTANT I in Mount Shasta, California
Overview
Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta is a member of the Dignity Health system of health care providers and is a not-for-profit medical facility. We are designated as a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital and are accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health care Organizations. In addition to our acute care hospital we also own and operate two Rural Health Clinics providing walk-in immediate care as well as scheduled appointments for routine medical needs.We are located in the northernmost area of California and are part of a network of care including Mercy Medical Center Redding and St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff. We are passionate about patient care committed to community outreach advocates for the underserved and dedicated to ensuring that quality affordable health services are available to all who need them. For more information visit www.mercy.org.
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
Incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Staff Nurse and/or licensed medical practitioner in caring for the clinical patient and providing the best possible individualized nursing care in a timely manner with emphasis on cost containment.
Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
One (1) year experience in an outpatient medical office or physician clinic setting required
Medical terminology ability to clearly communicate and understand English required
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite required
Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred Qualifications:
Two (2) years of experience in a clinical setting preferred
Associates degree in a related field preferred
Working knowledge of state supported programs specific to rural health clinics and Medical Assistant certification preferred
Spanish speaking skills preferred
Pay Range
$20.58 - $23.04 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.