Medical Assistant II, Shared Staff

Sutter Health • Sacramento, CA

5d • $29 - $41

About The Position

Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team by performing back-office and patient-related tasks that support high-quality patient care. Helps ensure 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 confidence and cooperation from patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. Performs all duties under the direction of a clinician. The position is per diem/casual, with day shifts of eight hours on variable days; weekend work is required as needed. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work in accordance with USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program; diploma must be presented within 90 days.
• Completion of a 160-hour Medical Assistant externship, verified on the MA school website.
• 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, such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and administering injections.
• Ability to interpret information and instructions presented 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 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.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including handling 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

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team.
• Perform back-office and patient-related tasks that support 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.
• Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs when required, following applicable USP 800 guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED