Medical Assistant ll, Cardiology

Sutter Health • Davis, CA

3d • $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 maintain smooth patient and departmental 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. The role is in Cardiology and may involve handling hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program; must present the diploma within 90 days.
• Completion of a 160-hour Medical Assistant externship.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) 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, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and administering injections.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled data and instructions.
• Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including people without medical training.
• Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritization and meeting deadlines within standardized procedures and scientific methods.
• General knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic health records.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple tasks amid interruptions, resolve standard problems using established options, and build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams.
• Perform back-office and patient-related tasks to support patient care.
• Help maintain smooth patient and departmental workflows.
• Assist the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care.
• Build patient confidence and cooperation through education, technical competence, and patient interaction.
• Perform duties under the direction of a clinician.
• Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs as required, following applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED