Medical Assistant I

• *Job Summary and 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. The position reports to the Director Rural Health Clinics. Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.

• *Job Requirements**
• *Minimum Qualifications:**

• One year experience in a outpatient medical office or physician clinic setting
• BLS (American Heart Association provider)
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace
• Medical terminology, ability to clearly communicate and understand English

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Two years experience in a clinical setting
• Associates degree in a related field
• Spanish speaking skills
• Working knowledge of state supported programs specific to rural health clinics and Medical Assistant certification

**Where You'll Work** St. Elizabeth Community Hospital provides state-of-the-art health care to the North State communities. This award-winning facility is a member of the Dignity Health system of health care providers and is a not-for-profit medical center. Located in picturesque Tehama County, St. Elizabeth offers 76 licensed beds, a trauma level III emergency department, comprehensive surgical services and a progressive Family Birth Center. St. Elizabeth Community Hospital has earned a Grade "A" from The Leapfrog Group for quality and safety for six consecutive award periods, and has built a reputation for excellence in orthopedics, family-centered maternity care and emergency services. St. Elizabeth is a sister facility to Mercy Medical Center Redding and Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta, and is committed to providing the highest quality, compassionate care available. For more information visit here One Community. One Mission. One California **Pay Range** $24.00 - $25.05 We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.