Medical Assistant- Family Medicine, LIMITED TERM

Sutter Health•Burlingame, CA

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 departmental workflows 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. This is a full-time, benefited, limited-term (fixed-term) position in Family Medicine.

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, verified on the MA school website.
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.
Competency and validation in basic Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and administering injections.
Ability to interpret data 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 the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines within standardized procedures and scientific methods.
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, manage multiple tasks amid interruptions, and resolve standard problems using established options.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care team members.
Perform back-office and patient-related tasks in support 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 the confidence and cooperation of patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Perform duties under the direction of a clinician.