Medical Assistant II - Dermatology

Sutter Health • Yuba City, CA

410d • $55,245 - $66,269

About The Position

The Medical Assistant position at Sutter Health provides essential clinical and clerical support to healthcare providers and the patient care team. This role is crucial in ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care by performing various back office and patient-related tasks. The Medical Assistant will work under the direction of a clinician, integrating education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to foster cooperation from patients and their families while assisting in implementing medical plans of care.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Completion of a course of study for Medical Assistants as specified by the Medical Board of California or equivalent on-the-job training.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
• MA Certification by a California Medical Board recognized agency (required for incentive in 2025).
• 1 year of recent relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• General knowledge of various medical procedures and equipment.
• Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Competence in basic Medical Assisting skills such as taking vital signs and administering injections.
• Ability to interpret data and instructions in various forms.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to healthcare providers and patient care teams.
• Perform back office and patient-related tasks to support high-quality patient care delivery.
• Assist in implementing the medical plan of care under the direction of a clinician.
• Ensure smooth patient workflow within the department.
• Integrate education and technical competence in patient interactions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED