Medical Assistant: Back-Office & Patient Care Pro

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

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include assisting with the medical plan of care, maintaining patient flow, and using the EHR for documentation while collaborating with the team to meet deadlines and deliver

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program with diploma.
• Completion of Medical Assistant externship (160 hours).
• BLS Basic Life Support certification required.
• 1 year of recent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams.
• Assist in implementing the medical plan of care.
• Ensure smooth patient flow and department workflow.
• Maintain education, technical competence, and patient interaction to gain cooperation.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient prep

Injections

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program graduate

MA externship 160 hours

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

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

Responsibilities include assisting with the medical plan of care, maintaining patient flow, and using the EHR for documentation while collaborating with the team to meet deadlines and deliver