Medical Assistant
Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team by performing a variety of back office and patient-related tasks supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care. Helps ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department and assists the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care.
Education:
- HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
- Completion of a course of study consistent with the requirements for Medical Assistants as specified by the Medical Board of California. (Must present diploma within 90 days)
- Equivalent Sutter Health Training program (approved for SBMF and SCH)
- Completion of Sutter Health on-the-job training equivalent to one year
Certification & Licensure:
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Typical Experience:
- One (1) year of recent relevant experience.
Skills and Knowledge:
- General knowledge of various medical procedures, views, and equipment.
- Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
- Competent and validated in basic Medical Assisting skills such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for exam, and administering injections.
- Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
- Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
- General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and electronic health record (EHR).
Ability to:
- Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
- Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
- Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
- Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Job Shift: Days
Schedule: Full Time
Shift Hours: 8
Days of the Week: Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements: None
Benefits: Yes
Unions: No
Position Status: Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours: 40
Employee Status: Limited Term (Fixed Term)
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $27.35 to $32.81 / hour
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program.