About the Role

Pacific Central Coast Health Center is a non-profit community clinic organization part of Dignity Health’s award-winning network, providing primary and specialty care across California. The Medical Assistant role supports the healthcare team by preparing patients, administering medications, and maintaining accurate medical records to ensure efficient clinic operations.

Skills

Patient care Medical records management Vital sign measurement Medication administration EMR input Chart documentation Clinical efficiency Patient empathy Organizational skills Basic Life Support CPR Pharmacy coordination Insurance authorization

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Where You’ll Work

Dignity Health’s Pacific Central Coast Health Centers (PHC) is a non-profit Community clinic organization comprised of more than 40 health centers located primarily from Ventura to Templeton, spanning the coast. Our experienced physicians and advanced practice providers offer a wide range of primary and specialty care services. PHC is a part of Dignity Health Central Coast’s award-winning network of outstanding hospitals, imaging centers, laboratories, and post-acute services.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Assistant (MA), you will help patients and our healthcare team streamline clinic operations and patient care so they can access efficient and top-quality medical services. This is an SEIU-UHW represented position.

Every day you will prepare comprehensive patient charts, ensuring all medical records are accurate and current. You will be expected to support multiple patients daily, facilitating doctor visits and clinic flow in a fast-paced medical environment.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong organizational skills, patient empathy, and a commitment to clinical efficiency. As a key member of our healthcare support team, your enthusiasm to help others and work efficiently will drive patient satisfaction and operational success.

Some of your daily activities will include:

Assisting in preparing patients for examinations or medical procedures.
Administering prescribed medications and performing precise vital sign measurements.
Maintaining a sterile, organized, and safe clinical environment.
Managing medical records, including EMR input and chart documentation.
Communicating patient concerns effectively to physicians and advanced practice providers.
Coordinating with pharmacies and insurance for patient medication authorizations.

Job Requirements

Required

Must have completed a medical assistant training program
Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 Days

Preferred

1-3 years medical assistant experience
Experience in area of clinic specialty