Medical Assistant, General Surgery

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

Job summary

Sutter Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support for the Palo Alto Medical Foundation MPD. You will assist providers, manage patient flow, and help implement the medical plan of care, while applying medical terminology and EHR skills.

The role requires a Medical Assistant program graduate, an externship, BLS certification, and at least 1 year of relevant experience. The position is full-time in California with standard weekdays and 40 hourly hours per week.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED; graduate of Medical Assistant program (diploma within 90 days)
• Completion of Medical Assistant externship (160 hours)
• BLS Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification
• 1 year of recent relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams.
• Assist with patient flow and implementing the medical plan of care.
• Incorporate education, technical skills, and patient interaction to gain confidence from patients and families.
• Follow clinician directions and maintain standard operating procedures to meet deadlines.

Skills

Vital signs

Exam prep

Injections

EHR

MS Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

HS Diploma / GED

Medical Assistant program

Externship 160 hours

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

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

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation MPD

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: Graduate of a Medical Assistant program (Must present diploma within 90 days)

Completion of Medical Assistant externship (160 hours)

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.
-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.