Medical Assistant II, Neurology

Sutter Health • Santa Barbara, CA

2d • $27 - $38

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 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. The position is in Neurology, is scheduled for full-time day shifts Monday through Friday, and has a $5,000 retention bonus: $2,500 after 12 months and another $2,500 after 24 months of continuous employment. The employee must be actively employed at each payout.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program, with diploma presented within 90 days, or completion of a 160-hour Medical Assistant externship.
• 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.
• Validated competence in basic Medical Assisting skills, such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and administering injections.
• Ability to interpret data and instructions 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 meeting deadlines within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and electronic health records.
• 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.

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 maintain smooth patient and departmental workflows.
• 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.
• Perform duties under the direction of a clinician.

Benefits

• $5,000 retention bonus, paid as $2,500 after 12 months and $2,500 after 24 months of continuous employment, subject to being actively employed at each payout.
• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED