Medical Assistant, Family Medicine

Sutter Health•San Jose, CA

3d•$34 - $47

About The Position

Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team by performing back-office and patient-related tasks that support high-quality patient care. Helps maintain smooth patient and department workflow 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.

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.
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, such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and administering injections.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, and schedule-form 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 the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines within standardized procedures and scientific methods.
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 amid interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by choosing 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 supporting high-quality patient care.
Help ensure smooth patient and departmental workflow.
Assist the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care.
Use patient interaction skills to gain cooperation from patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Perform duties under the direction of a clinician.