Medical Assistant, Cardiology

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

Job summary

Sutter Health in California's East Bay area is hiring a Medical Assistant for SEBMF-East Bay Medical Foundation. You will provide clinical and clerical support to providers and care teams, helping deliver high-quality patient care and smooth patient flow within the department.

You will perform vital signs, prepare patients for exams, assist with EKGs, and use EHR and MS Office to document and coordinate care.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED completed.
• Completion of Medical Assistants program or Sutter Health medical assisting training (diploma required within 90 days).
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• 3+ years cardiology experience including EKGs and Zio.

Responsibilities

• Support providers and care teams with back office tasks and patient care.
• Assist with patient flow and implement the medical plan of care.
• Take vital signs and prepare patients for exams.
• Maintain and interpret data and communicate clearly with diverse audiences.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Medical terminology

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

MS Office

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

EHR system

MS Office

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SEBMF-East Bay Medical Foundation

Position Overview

Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team(s) by performing a variety of back office and patient-related tasks supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care. Helps ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department and assists the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care. Integrates education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers. Performs all duties under the direction of a clinician.

Job Description

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

Education

HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

Other: Completion of a course of study consistent with the requirements for Medical Assistants as specified by the Medical Board of California. (Must present diploma within 90 days)

OR Completion of Sutter Health on-the-job training in medical assisting equivalent to one year

Certification & Licensure

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Typical Experience

3 plus years of Cardiology experience, EKGs and Zio

Skills And Knowledge

General knowledge of various medical procedures, views, and equipment.

Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.

Competent and validated in basic Medical Assisting skills such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for exam, and administering injections.

Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and electronic health record (EHR).

Ability to

• prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

None

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $33.66 to $47.12 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.