Medical Assistant II, Urgent Care/Shared Staff

Sutter Health • Yuba City, CA

8d • $29 - $41

About The Position

Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams by performing back-office and patient-related tasks that support high-quality patient care. Helps maintain smooth patient and workflow within the department and assists the care team in implementing the medical plan of care. Uses education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. Performs all duties under the direction of a clinician.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of a qualifying Medical Assistant course of study, equivalent Sutter Health on-the-job training, or an approved equivalent Sutter Health training program. A diploma must be presented within 90 days. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification is required. Medical Assistant certification from a California Medical Board-recognized agency is required to be eligible for an incentive planned for implementation in 2025.

This is a per diem/casual position with varied shifts, eight-hour shift hours, variable days, and weekend work as needed, including every other weekend. The posted pay range is $29.28 to $40.99 per hour. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a course of study consistent with California Medical Board requirements for Medical Assistants; the diploma must be presented within 90 days, or equivalent Sutter Health on-the-job training, or an approved equivalent Sutter Health training program.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
• One year of recent relevant experience.
• General knowledge of medical procedures, views, and equipment.
• Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Competency and validation in basic Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and administering injections.
• Ability to interpret data and instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and working within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
• General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and electronic health records (EHR).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including managing 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.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant certification from a California Medical Board-recognized agency is required to be eligible for an incentive planned for implementation in 2025.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams.
• Perform back-office and patient-related tasks in support of high-quality patient care.
• Help ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department.
• Assist the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care.
• Use patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers.
• Perform duties under the direction of a clinician.
• Handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs as required by the work, following applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED