Medical Assistant II, Float Pool

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of 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 patient 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. This position is part of a shared staffing float pool and supports multiple clinic locations across San Francisco, floating according to operational needs such as patient volume and staffing demands. The role is a regular, non-exempt, full-time position with a day shift schedule of eight-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, and no weekend requirements. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines. The pay range is $33.66 to $47.12 per hour, subject to work-location differences and other factors.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams.
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 the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers.
Float among multiple clinic locations across San Francisco according to operational needs, including patient volume and staffing demands.
Perform duties under the direction of a clinician.
Handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs as applicable, in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.