Medical Assistant — Back Office & Patient Care

Palo Alto Medical Foundation; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Sutter Health’s PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and the patient care team with back-office and patient-facing tasks. The role emphasizes accurate vitals, exam prep, injections, and efficient workflow to deliver high-quality care.

Responsibilities include data interpretation, patient education, and collaboration with healthcare providers, with standard hours Mon-Fri and a 40-hour work week. Certification in Basic Life Support is required.

Qualifications

• H S Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program approved by the California Medical Board.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with clinical tasks and patient care.
• Take vital signs and prepare patients for exams.
• Administer injections as directed.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.

Skills

Vital signs

Clinical teamwork

Medical terminology

Customer service

Time management

EHR proficiency

MS Office

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program

California Medical Board SBMF/SCH training equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Sutter Health’s PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and the patient care team with back-office and patient-facing tasks. The role emphasizes accurate vitals, exam prep, injections, and efficient workflow to deliver high-quality care.

Responsibilities include data interpretation, patient education, and collaboration with healthcare providers, with standard hours Mon-Fri and a 40-hour work week. Certification in Basic Life Support is required.