Oakland

Sutter Health•Berkeley, CA

10d

About The Position

Sutter Health’s East Bay Medical Foundation is hiring a Medical Assistant in Neurology. The role provides clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams through back-office and patient-related tasks that support high-quality care. The Medical Assistant helps maintain smooth patient and workflow within the department and assists the care team in implementing the medical plan of care. The position uses education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to build confidence and cooperation with 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 a weekday day schedule, 40 hours per week. The listed pay range is $33.66 to $47.12 per hour; pay may vary according to work location and other factors. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a course of study consistent with California Medical Board requirements for Medical Assistants; diploma must be presented within 90 days; or completion of an approved equivalent Sutter Health training program; or completion of Sutter Health on-the-job training equivalent to one year.
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 examination, 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 the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines while following standardized operating 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, 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 that support 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 confidence and cooperation from patients, families or support groups, and other healthcare providers.
Perform all duties under the direction of a clinician.