Medical Assistant, Urgent Care

Sutter Health; San Mateo; In loco; PHP 2.999.000 - 4.145.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Sutter Health in the Palo Alto area seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support to providers and the patient care team. The role helps implement the medical plan of care, prepare patients for exams, take vital signs, and support workflow within the department.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED, Medical Assistant training or on-the-job training, BLS certification, and about 1 year of recent experience. Full-time, 40 hours per week, varied shift hours.

Competenze

• HS Diploma: High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of Medical Assistants program or Sutter Health on-the-job training equivalent.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider.
• 1 year of recent relevant experience.
• General knowledge of medical procedures, terminology, and equipment.

Mansioni

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care team members.
• Assist in implementing the medical plan of care.
• Prepare patients for exams and take vital signs.
• Administer injections and manage basic EHR documentation under clinician supervision.

Conoscenze

Vital signs

Medical terminology

EHR

Time management

Team collaboration

MS Office

Formazione

HS Diploma / GED

Medical assistant training or certification

Sutter Health on-the-job training

Strumenti

EHR (Electronic Health Records)

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrizione del lavoro

About this job

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD

Position Overview: 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.

Job Description: These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

• *Prior UCC experience and/or phlebotomy certification and/or experience is highly favorable**

EDUCATION:

• HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Other: Completion of a course of study consistent with the requirements for Medical Assistants as specified by the Medical Board of California. (Must present diploma within 90 days)
• OR Completion of Sutter Health on-the-job training in medical assisting equivalent to one year

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• 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.

Job Shift: Varied

Schedule: Full Time

Shift Hours: 8

Days of the Week: Variable

Every other Weekend

Yes

Unions: No

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Status: Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $33.66 to $47.12 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.