Medical Assistant, South Bay Primary Care Float

Sutter Health•Mountain View, CA

About The Position

Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of 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 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 role is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position with a day shift and variable hours, Monday through Friday, totaling 40 hours per week. Weekend work may be required on Saturday or Sunday. The position is based with PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD. Employees may handle hazardous drugs as part of their work, in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines. The posted pay range is $33.66 to $47.12 per hour; the primary work location and factors such as experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, training, and organizational needs may affect starting pay. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Complete a course of study consistent with California Medical Board requirements for Medical Assistants, with diploma presented within 90 days, or complete Sutter Health on-the-job medical assisting training equivalent to one year.
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS) 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.
Validated competence in basic medical assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for examination, 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 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 and 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.

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 confidence and cooperation from patients, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Perform duties under the direction of a clinician.
May handle hazardous drugs in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.