Medical Assistant/Limited Rad Tech

Where You’ll Work

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 health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care, while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled, qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.

Dignity Health Medical Group – Sierra Nevada, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, is a multi-specialty clinic with four locations in Grass Valley, California. Along with our local affiliated Dignity Health hospital (Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital), we offer an integrated care delivery system that provides primary care for family medicine and internal medicine, otolaryngology (ENT), hematology/oncology, cardiology, general surgery, urgent care, and women's health.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Assistant/Limited Rad Tech, you will serve as a vital professional in our fast-paced Urgent Care department. You will provide essential clinical support by performing high-quality diagnostic x-ray procedures while simultaneously assisting providers with direct patient care. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining a safe, compliant, and efficient clinical environment, ensuring that all imaging and medical assistant services meet the high standards of care and professionalism expected at our facility. This position is represented by the SEIU-UHW.

Every day you will operate diagnostic radiology equipment to produce clinical x-ray films, ensuring patient safety and adherence to established radiation protocols. Your routine will include preparing patients for examinations, obtaining and documenting accurate vital signs, administering medications under physician direction, and managing medical records. Additionally, you will be responsible for clinical administrative duties, including scheduling appointments, maintaining examination rooms, stocking necessary supplies, and handling insurance documentation to ensure seamless daily operations.

To be successful in this role, you will have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, the ability to thrive in a high-stress environment, and a commitment to HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality. Basic computer proficiency and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with diverse medical staff and patients are essential for this position.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies or GED equivelant 
• Graduate of approved school of radiologic technology required
• Six months Medical Assistant and medical back office experience
• Satisfactory completion of a formal Medical Assistant program pursuant to theDivision of Allied Health Professions or military training that is equivalent to an accredited Medical Assistant program (determination by Dignity Health Medical Foundation H.R. department in conjunction with the State Division of Allied Health Professions.) Work Environment
• Limited Radiologic Technologist: CA
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire 

Preferred

• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire