Medical Assistant II, Weight Management Program

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team(s) by performing a variety of back office and patient-related tasks to support the delivery of high-quality patient care. The Medical Assistant II helps ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department and assists the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care. The role requires integrating education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from patients, their families/support groups, and other healthcare providers. All duties are performed under the direction of a clinician.

Requirements

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) OR Completion of Sutter Health on-the-job training in medical assisting equivalent to one year
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification
1 year of recent relevant experience
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
Ability to work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions
Ability to identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives

Responsibilities

Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team(s)
Performs 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
Assists the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care
Integrates education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers
Performs all duties under the direction of a clinician