26-Week Clinical Medical Assistant – Back Office & Patient Care

Sutter Health; Citrus Heights (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Sutter Health is seeking a limited-term Medical Assistant for 26 weeks to provide clinical and clerical support under clinician supervision. The role emphasizes patient interaction, assisting with exams, vital signs, injections, and EHR documentation.

Requirements include a Medical Assistant program diploma (or GED), HS Diploma, 160-hour externship, and BLS certification. The position is full-time in California with a 40-hour work week and benefits available.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program; diploma within 90 days.
• Completion of Medical Assistant externship (160 hours).
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and care teams.
• Assist with patient care plans and education as part of the medical team.
• Maintain smooth patient flow and department workflow.
• Explain information clearly to patients and families.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Medical terminology

EHR

Time management

Communication

MS Office

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma

Medical Assistant diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

Job description

Sutter Health is seeking a limited-term Medical Assistant for 26 weeks to provide clinical and clerical support under clinician supervision. The role emphasizes patient interaction, assisting with exams, vital signs, injections, and EHR documentation.

Requirements include a Medical Assistant program diploma (or GED), HS Diploma, 160-hour externship, and BLS certification. The position is full-time in California with a 40-hour work week and benefits available.