Medical Assistant, Cardiothoracic Surgery

Jobtailor; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams in a fast-paced department. You will perform back-office tasks, take vitals, prepare patients for exams, and assist with the medical plan of care, collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality patient care.

The role requires graduation from a Medical Assistant program or CA training with diploma within 90 days, BLS certification, and strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or CA training with diploma within 90 days, or equivalent Sutter Health training.
• Current BLS Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
• 1 year of recent relevant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical procedures, anatomy, physiology, pathology, and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams.
• Perform back-office and patient-related tasks supporting high-quality patient care.
• Help ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department.
• Assist the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care.
• Educate and interact with patients, families, support groups, and healthcare providers to gain confidence and cooperation.
• Take vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, and administer injections.
• Prioritize assignments and complete multiple tasks within standardized policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Skills

Taking Vital Signs

Administering Injections

Medical Terminology

Human Anatomy

Physiology

Pathology

Basic Medical Assisting Skills

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certificate/training program (CA)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Word

Excel

Outlook

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams
• Perform back-office and patient-related tasks supporting high-quality patient care
• Help ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department
• Assist the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care
• Educate and interact with patients, families, support groups, and healthcare providers to gain confidence and cooperation
• Perform duties under the direction of a clinician
• Take vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, and administer injections
• Prioritize assignments and complete multiple tasks within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods
• Collaborate with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of a Medical Assistant course of study consistent with California Medical Board requirements, with diploma presented within 90 days; or equivalent Sutter Health training program; or one year of equivalent Sutter Health on-the-job training
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification
• 1 year of recent relevant experience
• General knowledge of medical procedures, views, and equipment
• Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
• Competence and validation in basic Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and administering injections
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, and schedule-based data and instructions
• Written and verbal communication skills for explaining sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences
• Time management and organizational skills, including prioritization and meeting deadlines within standardized procedures
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and electronic health records (EHR)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an interruption-prone environment
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established solutions
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs and administering injections, while effectively communicating with patients and healthcare providers. Capable of managing time and prioritizing tasks within a clinical environment to support high-quality patient care.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Medical Assisting Skills
• BLS-Basic Life Support Certification
• Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Time Management
• Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• Taking Vital Signs
• Preparing Patients for Examinations
• Administering Injections
• Medical Terminology
• Human Anatomy
• Physiology
• Pathology
• General Knowledge of Medical Procedures
• Basic Medical Assisting Skills

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Collaboration
• Problem-Solving
• Interpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification

Industry Keywords

• Patient Care
• Clinical Support
• Healthcare Providers
• Workflow Management
• Patient Education

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Word
• Excel
• Outlook