Medical Assistant Endocrinology

Sutter Health•Fremont, CA

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team by performing a variety of back-office and patient-related tasks that support high-quality patient care. The role helps ensure smooth patient and department workflows and assists the care team in implementing the medical plan of care. The Medical Assistant 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. The listed accountabilities, requirements, and qualifications describe the current role but are not exhaustive. Management may revise the job description or assign other tasks as circumstances change.

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.
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 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 prioritizing assignments and meeting 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 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.