Medical Assistant, South Bay Float, TRAVEL REQUIRED

Sutter Health•Mountain View, CA

3d•$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 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. Local travel within the South Bay is required, with flexibility in time, days, and location. The role has varied shifts, eight-hour shifts, variable days, and weekend requirements on Saturday and Sunday. The position is full-time, regular, and non-exempt, with 40 weekly hours. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduate of 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.
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.
Well-developed time-management and organizational skills, including ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines within standardized procedures and scientific methods.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (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.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team.
Perform back-office and patient-related tasks that support delivery 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.
Perform duties under the direction of a clinician.
Travel locally within the South Bay and work flexibly across times, days, and locations.