Medical Assistant II, Sutter Coast Community Clinic

Sutter Health • Crescent City, CA

5d • $27 - $37

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 care. Helps maintain 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 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 per diem/casual, with day shifts of 8 hours on variable days. Weekend work is occasionally required. A potential $1,500 sign-on bonus is available. The role 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 (diploma must be presented within 90 days) or completion of a 160-hour Medical Assistant externship.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS) 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.
• Competence and validation in basic Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and administering injections.
• Ability to interpret data 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 the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
• General knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and electronic health records.
• 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 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 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 healthcare providers.
• Perform all duties under the direction of a clinician.
• Handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs as required, in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

What This Job Offers

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