Medical Assistant II, Walk-in-Clinic

Sutter Health•Elk Grove, CA

13h•$29 - $41•Onsite

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 maintain smooth patient and department workflows 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. This is a limited-term position lasting 26 weeks, with 40 hours per week. The role has variable days, day/evening shifts, and Saturday and Sunday weekend requirements. Travel between Davis, Elk Grove, West Sacramento, and Vacaville locations is required as needed. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in accordance with applicable NIOSH 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; diploma must be presented within 90 days, or completion of Sutter Health on-the-job training equivalent to one year, or an equivalent Sutter Health training program approved for SBMF and SCH.
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 exams, and administering injections.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, and schedule-based data and instructions.
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 prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a 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.
Ability to travel as needed between Davis, Elk Grove, West Sacramento, and Vacaville locations.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant certification by a California Medical Board-recognized agency; required to be eligible for incentive, to be implemented 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, families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Perform duties under the direction of a clinician.
Travel between Davis, Elk Grove, West Sacramento, and Vacaville locations as needed.
Handle hazardous drugs in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines, as required by work duties.