Cardiology Medical Assistant Back Office & Patient Care (FT)

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

Job summary

Sutter Health through PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD is hiring a Medical Assistant to provide both clinical and clerical support to the patient care team. This role helps ensure smooth patient flow, supports the medical plan of care, and maintains high-quality patient interaction.

The position requires a Medical Assistant program diploma (or HS/GED with MA externship) and BLS certification; it offers day shifts, full-time hours, and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; MA program diploma preferred.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with diploma within 90 days.
• Completion of a 160-hour MA externship; verification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams.
• Assist with patient flow and coordination of care within the department.
• Perform duties under the supervision of a clinician and ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Take vital signs, prepare patients for exams, and administer injections.
• Document all patient interactions accurately in the EHR; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient prep

Injections

Anatomy & physiology

Medical terminology

EHR

Microsoft Office

Time management

Communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program graduate

Medical Assistant externship (160 hours)

BLS Healthcare Provider Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EHR systems

Job description

Sutter Health through PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD is hiring a Medical Assistant to provide both clinical and clerical support to the patient care team. This role helps ensure smooth patient flow, supports the medical plan of care, and maintains high-quality patient interaction.

The position requires a Medical Assistant program diploma (or HS/GED with MA externship) and BLS certification; it offers day shifts, full-time hours, and benefits.