Medical Assistant, Internal Medicine

Sutter Health•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•$34 - $47

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams through back-office and patient-related tasks that support high-quality care. The role helps maintain smooth patient and department workflow and assists the care team in implementing the medical plan. The Medical Assistant uses education, technical skills, and patient interaction skills to build confidence and cooperation among patients, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers. All duties are performed under the direction of a clinician. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position on the day shift, Monday through Friday, with 8-hour shifts and 40 hours per week. Weekend work is not required. The posted 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 and present the diploma within 90 days, or completion of a 160-hour Medical Assistant externship.
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.
Competency and validation in basic Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and administering injections.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-form data and instructions.
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 within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and electronic health records (EHR).
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.

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 confidence and cooperation from patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers.
Perform duties under the direction of a clinician.
Perform basic Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and administering injections.