Medical Assistant II, Family Medicine

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

2d•$28 - $39

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 department workflows and assists the care team in implementing the medical plan of care. Uses education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to build confidence and cooperation with patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. Performs all duties under the direction of a clinician. This is a limited-term, fixed-term position with a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, working 8-hour day shifts Monday through Friday. Weekend work may be required as needed. The role is non-exempt and offers a pay range of $27.89 to $39.04 per hour. Benefits are available to eligible positions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduate of a Medical Assistant program and must present the diploma within 90 days, or 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.
Competence and validation in basic Medical Assisting skills, such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and administering injections.
Ability to interpret data and instructions provided 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, follow standardized operating procedures and scientific methods, achieve objectives, and meet deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and electronic health records (EHR).
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 department workflows.
Assist the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care.
Build patient and provider confidence and cooperation through education, technical competence, and patient interaction.
Perform all duties under the direction of a clinician.