Medical Assistant, Internal Medicine, LIMITED TERM

Sutter Health•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•$34 - $47

About The Position

Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams through 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. Uses education, technical skills, and patient interaction 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 full-time, benefited, limited-term (fixed-term) opportunity in Internal Medicine. The schedule is 8-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, for 40 hours per week, with no weekend requirements. The position is non-exempt. The pay range is $33.66 to $47.12 per hour. Starting pay considers factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduate of a Medical Assistant program; diploma must be presented within 90 days.
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 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 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 work independently and as part of a team, including handling multiple tasks amid 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 to support high-quality patient care.
Help ensure smooth patient and department workflows.
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 duties under the direction of a clinician.