• Pulmonology Medical Assistant

    Dignity Health (Santa Maria, CA)


    Job Summary and Responsibilities

    JOB SUMMARY

    Pulmonology Clinical Assistant 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

    Marian Regional Medical Center orientation period that includes demonstrating skills and behaviors that meet a

    fully competent level of performance. The Clinical Assistant maintains a clean, organized, and safe work

     

    environment and performs patient care services for front and back office duties. The Clinical Assistant supports

     

    the physician/provider’s practice under the clinical supervision of the Physician, Registered Nurse, Nurse

     

    Practitioner, or Physician Assistant for thePulmonary service line.

    Job Requirements

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Completion of Medical Assistant Program.

    + Medical terminology class completion or equivalent experience required.

    + Medical Assistant Certification and/or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certification preferred

    + Pulmonology experience in an outpatient setting as a Medical Assistant is preferred.

    + Experience with Cerner and Athena IDX is preferred.

    + Excellent interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills are essential.

    + Keyboarding skills and the ability to utilize computer equipment and software are required as is experience with other types of standard office equipment.

    + Thorough understanding of provider schedules, contracts, vendors, staffing and integration.

     

    Where You'll Work

     

    Marian Regional Medical Center, a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria, California, is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Marian's offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies, an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, neonatal intensive care unit, and an array of women's services.

     

    One Community. One Mission. One California (https://youtu.be/RrPuiSnALJY?si=pvQgPZ6ZWZM60TPV)

    Pay Range

    $24.61 - $30.90 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.