Medical Assistant, Podiatry, LIMITED TERM

Sutter Health•Mountain View, CA

About The Position

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. Helps maintain smooth patient and departmental workflows and assists the care team in implementing the medical plan of care. 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. Performs duties under the direction of a clinician. This is a full-time, benefited, limited-term (fixed-term) opportunity in Podiatry.

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, such as 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 the ability to prioritize assignments, follow standardized operating procedures and scientific methods, achieve objectives, and meet deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and electronic health records.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including completing multiple tasks in an interrupt-driven environment.
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.

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 departmental workflows.
Assist the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care.
Perform duties under the direction of a clinician.