Medical Assistant, Internal Medicine, LIMITED TERM
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 patient care. Helps maintain smooth patient and workflow within the department 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. This is a full-time, benefited, limited-term (fixed-term) opportunity.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Complete a course of study consistent with California Medical Board requirements for Medical Assistants and present the diploma within 90 days, or complete Sutter Health on-the-job medical assisting training equivalent to one year.
- 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 exams, and administering injections.
- Ability to interpret information 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.
- Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and working within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
- General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and electronic health records.
- 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 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 teams.
- Perform back-office and patient-related tasks that support 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.
Benefits
- Benefits package available for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
