Medical Assistant Jobs in Sacramento, CA

About The Position

Requirements

• HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent education/experience
• Completion of a course of study consistent with the requirements for Medical Assistants as specified by the Medical Board of California.
• OR Equivalent Sutter Health Training program.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• 1 year requires basic clinical and practical experience as typically acquired in a similar environment.
• General knowledge of various medical procedures, views, and equipment.
• Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Competent and validated in basic Medical Assisting skills such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for exam, and administering injections.
• Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and electronic health record (EHR).
• Ability to: Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team(s) by performing a variety of back office and patient-related tasks supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Helps ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department and assists the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care.
• Integrates education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers.
• Performs all duties under the direction of a clinician.
• Cover rooming for 2 full-time APC and all scheduling and authorization, as well as in basket management for department.

Benefits

• Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.