Medical Assistant, South Bay Float, TRAVEL REQUIRED

Sutter Health•Mountain View, CA

About The Position

Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of 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. Local travel within the South Bay is required. The schedule and work location vary, so flexibility with time, days, and location is required. The role is full-time, with 40 weekly hours, varied shifts, eight-hour days, and variable days of the week; weekend work on Saturday and Sunday is required. The position is regular and non-exempt. Employees may handle hazardous drugs as part of their work, in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines. The pay range is $33.66 to $47.12 per hour, with the range based on the position's primary work location. Starting pay considers factors such as experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, training, and organizational needs. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from 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, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and administering injections.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled data and instructions.
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 while following standardized 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.
Flexibility with work time, days, and location; local South Bay travel is required.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams through back-office and patient-related tasks.
Help ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department.
Assist the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care.
Perform duties under the direction of a clinician.
Travel locally within the South Bay and adapt to varying schedules, days, and locations.
Handle hazardous drugs when required, following applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.