Medical Assistant, Family Medicine, Danville

Sutter Health; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide comprehensive clinical and clerical support to ensure high-quality patient care. This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, training consistent with Medical Assistant requirements, and Basic Life Support certification. Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, alongside knowledge of medical procedures and terminology.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Medical Assistant training needed.
• BLS-Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to patient care teams.
• Ensure smooth patient workflow and assist in the medical plan.
• Perform duties under clinician's direction.

Skills

Medical procedures knowledge

Anatomy and physiology understanding

Medical assisting skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of Medical Assistant course

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALD

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) or equivalent education/experience
• Other: Completion of a course of study consistent with the requirements for Medical Assistants as specified by the Medical Board of California. (must provide diploma within 90 days)
• OR Other: Equivalent Sutter Health training program.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

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 deadline.
• General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• 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 collaborative 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:

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

32

Employee Status:

Regular

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

Pay Range is $32.04 to $40.04 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.