Medical Assistant, Neurology

Sutter Health•Antioch, CA

3d•$34 - $47

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 gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. All duties are performed under the direction of a clinician. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position with Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with an 8-hour day shift; Saturday weekend coverage is required. The stated pay range is $33.66 to $47.12 per hour. Compensation may vary by geographic location and considers factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, 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, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for examination, 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 prioritizing assignments and working within standardized procedures and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
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 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 patient care teams.
Perform back-office and patient-related tasks in support of high-quality patient care.
Help maintain smooth patient and department workflows.
Assist the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care.
Use patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Perform duties under the direction of a clinician.