Medical Assistant, General Surgery

Sutter Health•Burlingame, CA

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams by performing back-office and patient-related tasks that support high-quality patient care. The role helps maintain smooth patient and department workflows and assists the care team in implementing the medical plan of care. It uses education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to build confidence and cooperation among patients, their support groups, and healthcare providers. All duties are performed under the direction of a clinician. The role is based in General Surgery at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. It is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position with a day shift, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. The listed pay range is $33.66 to $47.12 per hour; actual starting pay may vary based on factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, 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.
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, such as 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 operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications, including 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 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 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 confidence and cooperation from patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers.
Perform all duties under the direction of a clinician.