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Medical Assistant

Dignity Health Medical Group Rancho Cordova, California
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The posted compensation range of $23.57 - $26.39 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2024-382834 Employment Type Full Time Department Contact Center Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Monday - Friday (7:00am - 5:30pm)Varied 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

Dignity Health starts out with one goal at our core - Excellent care delivered with compassion for all in need. Working with Dignity Health provides employees with the opportunity to positively affect the health and well-being of entire communities. By uniting Healing and Humankindness we work together with our physicians and health care experts to provide the best care experience to our patients and the communities we serve. As part of the Dignity Team youll work in a culturally diverse environment that supports your success and career development.

Position Summary:

The Medical Assistant/Patient Service Representative (MA/PSR) position is the first point of phone customer service contact for our patients physicians other clinic staff internal and external laboratory and imaging staff hospital staff patient family members and vendors. As a MA/PSR your role is to provide prompt accurate and courteous interactions including communicate lab and test results to patient per Dignity Health Medical Foundation SOP. This position will interact with all callers through a variety of communication channels including voice chat email and text. A MA/PSR may also perform a variety of other duties including but not limited to:

  • Collecting and updating demographics and insurance information.
  • Verification of health plan eligibility.
  • Taking complete and accurate messages.
  • Scheduling mutually acceptable appointment times utilizing an electronic appointment management system electronic health record and contact center system.
  • In addition may assist with referrals and authorizations.

As the first point of patient contact your role is to provide effective patient experiences with an emphasis on first contact resolution in a culture of yes. MA/PSRs may assist with patient calls from multiple locations and specialties and hours may vary as needed.


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 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 HR department in conjunction with the State Division of Allied Health Professions; Medical Assistant Diploma or Certificate Required)
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a patient-focused healthcare environment or a high volume multichannel contact center
  • Experience with computer systems required including Microsoft Windows Office-based programs and web-based applications
  • Must pass the contact center assessment and pass typing proficiency assessment
  • Must pass contact center final exam after completing the contact center training course

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Current Certified Medical Assistant certification preferred

**This position is represented by the SEIU-UHW.** 

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more! 

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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.

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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.

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