Medical Assistant, Internal Medicine
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 flow and departmental workflows 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. The listed accountabilities, requirements, and qualifications are not exhaustive; management may revise the description or assign other tasks as circumstances change.
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.
- 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 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 prioritizing assignments and working within standardized procedures and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
- General knowledge of computer applications, including 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 members of patient-care teams.
- Perform back-office and patient-related tasks supporting 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.
- Build patient confidence and cooperation through education, technical competence, and patient-interaction skills.
- Perform duties under the direction of a clinician.
Benefits
- Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package as part of Sutter Health’s total rewards program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
