What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant I position at Mercy Medical Center Redding?
Overview
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 to learn more.
Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY:
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
Pay Range
$23.00 - $24.81 /hour
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 to learn more.
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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.
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
- One year experience in a outpatient medical office or physician clinic setting required.
- BLS from American Heart Association required.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite required.
- Medical terminology ability to clearly communicate and understand English required.
PREFERRED:
- Two years experience in a clinical setting 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.
Pay Range
$23.00 - $24.81 /hour
Salary : $23 - $25
