Allergy Medical Assistant: Back-Office & Patient Care

Sutter Health; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD under Sutter Health seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support for the delivery of high-quality patient care. You will assist the patient care team, help ensure smooth workflows, and implement the medical plan of care under clinician supervision.

Requirements include HS diploma or GED, MA program diploma with diploma presentation within 90 days, a 160-hour externship, BLS, and 1 year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program with diploma (must present within 90 days).
• Completion of MA externship (160 hours).
• BLS Basic Life Support certification is required.
• 1 year of recent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care team members.
• Help ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department.
• Assist in implementing the medical plan of care.
• Integrate education, technical skills, and patient interaction to gain confidence.
• Perform duties under the direction of a clinician.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical terminology

HIPAA compliance

Microsoft Office

EHR knowledge

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program diploma

160-hour externship

Tools

EHR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD under Sutter Health seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support for the delivery of high-quality patient care. You will assist the patient care team, help ensure smooth workflows, and implement the medical plan of care under clinician supervision.

Requirements include HS diploma or GED, MA program diploma with diploma presentation within 90 days, a 160-hour externship, BLS, and 1 year of relevant experience.