Medical Assistant: Back Office & Patient Care (FT)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Sutter Health's PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation MPD is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support to providers and the patient care team. The role emphasizes back-office tasks, patient flow, and assisting with the medical plan of care under a clinician's direction. Required HS Diploma or MA program diploma (or MA externship).

Typical experience: 1 year. Proficiency with EHR and MS Office; strong communication and time management; ability to work Monday–Friday,

Qualifications

• 1 year of recent relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of basic medical procedures and terminology.
• Ability to take vital signs, prepare patients for exams and administer injections.
• Comfort interpreting data and communicating clearly with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams.
• Assist with back-office tasks and ensure smooth patient workflow.
• Support implementation of the medical plan of care under clinician direction.
• Utilize EHR and MS Office to document and coordinate care.

Skills

Vital signs

Exam preparation

Injections

Medical terminology

EHR

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma/GED

MA program diploma

MA externship 160h

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Sutter Health's PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation MPD is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support to providers and the patient care team. The role emphasizes back-office tasks, patient flow, and assisting with the medical plan of care under a clinician's direction. Required HS Diploma or MA program diploma (or MA externship).

Typical experience: 1 year. Proficiency with EHR and MS Office; strong communication and time management; ability to work Monday–Friday,