• Medical Assistant I

    Dignity Health (Redding, CA)


    Job Summary and 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.

    Job Requirements

    REQUIRED:

    + One year experience as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient medical office, or physician clinic setting or with possession of a Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited program and recent Medical Assistant experience required

    + Current BLS from AHA (BLS may be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire into position) required.

    + Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite required.

    PREFERRED:

    + Associates degree in a related field preferred

    + Spanish speaking skills preferred

    + Working knowledge of state supported programs specific to rural health clinics and Medical Assistant certification preferred

     

    Where You'll Work

     

    For more than 70 years, Mercy Medical Center Redding has offered comprehensive health care in the North State, providing acute care and a full range of medical services. The 267-bed hospital offers major medical services including a Level II Trauma Center as well as specialized Cardiovascular Care, Stroke Care, Orthopedics, Neurological Surgery, Comprehensive Cancer Care, Maternity Care, and da Vinci Robotic Surgery. It is the sole provider of obstetrical services, along with the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Shasta County. In addition, the hospital’s network of care includes Mercy Home Health and Hospice and Dignity Health Connected Living. Mercy Medical Center Redding is a member of the Dignity Health system and is a sister facility to St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff and Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta. As one of the area’s largest not-for-profit employers, we are proud to give back to the community by providing many programs and services to benefit overall health. Visit here (https://www.dignityhealth.org/north-state/locations/mercy-redding) to learn more.

     

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    Pay Range

    $24.00 - $25.80 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.