Medical Assistant, Cardiology, LIMITED TERM

Sutter Health•Palo Alto, CA

About The Position

Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care team members 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 care team with 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. This is a full-time, benefited, limited-term (fixed-term) position in Cardiology. The role is non-exempt and scheduled for 40 hours per week on weekdays during day shifts. The posted pay range is $33.66 to $47.12 per hour; the range may vary based on the employee’s primary work location. Starting pay considers factors such as experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, training, departmental equity, and organizational needs. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Graduate of a Medical Assistant program; diploma must be presented within 90 days.
Completion of a 160-hour Medical Assistant externship, verified on the MA school website.
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, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and administering injections.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based 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 within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods.
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 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 team members.
Perform back-office and patient-related tasks that support the 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.
Use patient interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Perform duties under the direction of a clinician.
Perform basic Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and administering injections.