Certified Medical Assistant – Back Office & Patient Care

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

Job summary

Sutter Health's PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALD is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and the patient care team. This role encompasses back-office tasks, patient prep, vital signs, and exam preparation under clinician supervision.

You will help ensure smooth workflows, accurate documentation in the EHR, and compassionate patient interactions. Requires MA program diploma, MA externship, BLS, and a High School diploma; full-time, 40 hours weekly, on-site in California.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program with diploma within 90 days.
• Completion of a 160-hour MA externship, verified by MA school.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care team.
• Ensures smooth patient workflow and assists in implementing medical plans.
• Interacts with patients and families to gain cooperation.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Patient communication

Time management

EHR literacy

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program diploma

MA externship 160 hours

Tools

EHR software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Sutter Health's PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALD is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and the patient care team. This role encompasses back-office tasks, patient prep, vital signs, and exam preparation under clinician supervision.

You will help ensure smooth workflows, accurate documentation in the EHR, and compassionate patient interactions. Requires MA program diploma, MA externship, BLS, and a High School diploma; full-time, 40 hours weekly, on-site in California.