Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant provides patient care under the clinical supervision of a Physician Assistant, delivering services aligned with individual needs, clinician requests, and standard care practices. This role encompasses both clinical and administrative tasks to ensure a high level of patient satisfaction in a cost-effective manner. Employees are expected to perform their duties in alignment with the vision, values, and guiding principles of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Obtain and document vital signs, reasons for visits, and patient medication lists.
• Prepare patients and examination rooms for clinical evaluations and treatments.
• Assist clinicians with procedures, reinforce patient education, and schedule follow-up appointments.
• Manage front-office duties, including scheduling, phone triage, medical record management, and patient transportation arrangements.
• Adhere to hospital and departmental policies, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and standards for Medical Assistants.

This position requires excellent communication skills, a commitment to providing exceptional customer service, and a proactive approach to supporting the operational and clinical goals of the department.

Founded as a faith-based hospital in 1931 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Dignity Health – St. Bernardine Medical Center is a 342-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Bernardino, California. The hospital offers a full complement of services, including the Inland Empire Heart and Vascular Institute, an award-winning orthopedics program, surgical weight loss, and is an official Neurovascular Stroke Center, as designated by ICEMA. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit here https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/stbernardinemedical for more information.

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