Compassionate Medical Assistant — Back-Office Care Pro

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

Job summary

Sutter Health, Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD, seeks a capable Medical Assistant to support clinical and clerical tasks, ensuring smooth patient flow and adherence to the medical plan of care. You will perform vital signs, patient prep, injections, and data entry within a team that values accuracy and compassionate care.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, CA Medical Board equivalence for MA training, and basic proficiency with EHR and MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant training per California Medical Board standards; diploma within 90 days.
• Alternatively, completion of Sutter Health on-the-job medical assisting training.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to the patient care team.
• Assist with patient flow and implement the medical plan of care.
• Take vital signs, prep patients for exams, and administer injections.
• Maintain clear documentation and effective communication with diverse audiences.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient prep for exam

Injections

Medical terminology

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training per CA Medical Board requirements

Sutter Health on-the-job training (equiv.)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

EHR systems

Job description

Sutter Health, Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD, seeks a capable Medical Assistant to support clinical and clerical tasks, ensuring smooth patient flow and adherence to the medical plan of care. You will perform vital signs, patient prep, injections, and data entry within a team that values accuracy and compassionate care.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, CA Medical Board equivalence for MA training, and basic proficiency with EHR and MS Office tools.