Medical Assistant, Pediatrics, SHORT HOUR

Sutter Health • Mountain View, CA

10d • $34 - $47

About The Position

Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams through 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 build confidence and cooperation among patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. Performs duties under the direction of a clinician. This is a short-hour, non-benefitted role with variable shifts. The employee must be available to work up to 40 hours during the first two weeks to complete required new-hire training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program; diploma must be presented within 90 days.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant externship of 160 hours.
• 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.
• Validated competence in basic medical assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, 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 Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and electronic health records.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including handling 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.
• Availability for up to 40 hours during the first two weeks for required new-hire training.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams.
• Perform back-office and patient-related tasks supporting 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, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers.
• Perform all duties under the direction of a clinician.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED