Medical Assistant, ENT

Capyear; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support to the patient care team and help ensure smooth patient flow and workflow within the department. You will take vital signs, prepare patients for exams, administer injections, interpret data, and document accurately in the EHR using Microsoft Office applications.

Collaboration with clinicians is essential to implement the medical plan of care and support high-quality

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Medical Assistant training per California Medical Board.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to the patient care team.
• Take vital signs and prepare patients for exams.
• Administer injections.
• Interpret data and follow written/oral instructions.
• Utilize EHR and Microsoft Office to document patient information.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to meet patient care goals.

Skills

Medical terminology

Vital signs

EHR proficiency

Patient communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training/certification

BLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Medical equipment

Job description

Organization

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD

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

• 1 year of recent relevant experience.

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.
• Ability to work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Ability to identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ability to 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

Additional Information

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

EEO Statement

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

Pay Range

Pay Range is $33.66 to $47.12 / hour

Compensation Details

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers 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.