Medical Assistant I

Founded in 1938, Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta is a 25-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Mt. Shasta, California. Serving over 40,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care, and a family birth center. Additionally, Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta, has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

As our Medical Assistant, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients and clinical team. Medical Assistant will work 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.

Every day, you will take the lead on proactively preparing patient charts, ensuring all information is obtained and up-to-date for those seen in our facility. You can expect to have multiple patients daily depending on the number of physicians are on-site.

Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others, work efficiently, and your empathy for our patients.

REQUIRED:

• One year experience in a outpatient medical office or physician clinic setting
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire (Must be through the American Heart Association)

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

• Medical terminology, ability to clearly communicate and understand English

PREFERRED:

•  Associates degree in a related field
• Two years experience in a clinical setting

• Spanish speaking skills 

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