Medical Assistant, Dermatology

Sutter Health•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

The Medical Assistant 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. The role helps maintain smooth patient flow and departmental workflow and assists the care team in implementing the medical plan of care. The Medical Assistant uses education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to build 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 in dermatology at Sutter Health’s PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD organization. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on day shifts, with weekend work as needed. The listed pay range is $33.66 to $47.12 per hour. 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, 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.
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 while following standardized procedures and scientific methods.
General knowledge of Microsoft Office 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, resolve standard problems using established options, and build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team.
Perform back-office and patient-related tasks that support high-quality patient care.
Help ensure smooth patient flow and workflow within the department.
Assist the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care.
Build patient, family or support-group, and healthcare-provider confidence and cooperation through education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills.
Perform duties under the direction of a clinician.