Dermatology Medical Assistant: Back Office & Patient Care

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

Job summary

Sutter Health’s Palo Alto Medical Foundation unit is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide essential clinical and clerical support, helping to ensure efficient patient care delivery. The role emphasizes assisting with the medical plan of care under clinician supervision.

Requirements include HS Diploma or GED, MA program diploma or externship, and BLS certification, with at least 1 year of relevant experience. Base hourly pay range and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED; MA program diploma required within 90 days.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required.
• Completion of MA externship (160 hours) accepted.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams.
• Assist in back-office tasks and patient-related activities.
• Support delivery of high-quality patient care and smooth workflow in the department.
• Assist in implementing the medical plan of care under clinician direction.

Skills

Medical terminology

Vital signs

Patient prep

Injections

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Time management

Office software

EHR

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program diploma

Externship 160 hours

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

EHR

Job description

Sutter Health’s Palo Alto Medical Foundation unit is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide essential clinical and clerical support, helping to ensure efficient patient care delivery. The role emphasizes assisting with the medical plan of care under clinician supervision.

Requirements include HS Diploma or GED, MA program diploma or externship, and BLS certification, with at least 1 year of relevant experience. Base hourly pay range and benefits apply.