Medical Assistant, General Surgery - Day Shift, Full-Time

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

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.