Medical Assistant II

LE0050 University HealthCare Alliance; Cherryland (CA); On-site; USD 81,832,000 - 104,386,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Medicine Partners is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant to join the clinic patient care team. You will perform clinical tasks, support care delivery, and help patients access services efficiently.

The role develops expertise across duties with moderate complexity and requires strong teamwork. Responsibilities include managing patient messages, assisting in procedures, coordinating referrals, and supporting telemedicine, with opportunities to train new staff and contribute to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Medical Assistant Diploma from an approved school or equivalent training.
• 1–3 years of related experience preferred.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient portal and inbox messages.
• Assist physicians during procedures and with referrals.
• Handle disability paperwork and prior authorization processing.
• Coordinate clinic huddles and participate in telemedicine support.
• Scribe for providers and contribute to department workflow.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical office procedures

EMR systems

Scheduling systems

multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Record System

Job description

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America) This is a Stanford Medicine Partners job.

A Brief Overview

The Medical Assistant functions as a member of the clinic patient care team. The position performs clinical tasks and procedures to support the delivery of care. The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting patients to obtain services in a timely manner and assuring efficient utilization of resources in the coordination of patient care. The Medical Assistant II performs the duties of the Medical Assistant I, in addition, acquires job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. Performs work in an assigned area to develop expertise needed to be fully functional in an assigned specialty area/clinic.

Locations

Stanford Medicine Partners

What you will do

Job Scope:

• Patient portal and inbox message management.
• Assists with physician procedures.
• Assists with referral inquiries.
• Disability paperwork management.
• Rx Refill & processing prior Authorization.
• Assists coordinating of clinic huddles.
• Trainer/new employee orientation.
• Participates in maintenance of department A3.
• Assists providers with telemedicine services if needed.
• Scribing for providers.

Knowledge:

• Same as Level I and, in addition:
• Requires the ability to independently apply knowledge to perform work, as appropriate.
• Prioritizes own tasks.
• Ability to independently check in-basket, refills, patient messages.
• Electronic Medical Record System Super User.

Level of Supervision:

Continues to develop knowledge and skills. Work is reviewed for accuracy and completeness. Assignments are selected to provide increased complexity and variety within the specialty area. All other duties as assigned including department-specific functions and responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned and participates in organization projects as assigned.

Education Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED. Medical Assistant Diploma from an approved school/institution or equivalent documented training.

Experience Qualifications

One (1) to three (3) years of related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Professional verbal and written communication skills stated above in CI Care.
• Proficient Computer skills including but not not limited to; keyboarding, Microsoft Office, and electronic medical records.
• Applicable scheduling System.
• Electronic Medical Record System and databases applicable to clinics.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills required for varying procedures and managing interruptions.
• Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative and collaborative manner.

Licenses and Certifications

Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Occasional Sitting.
• Constant Walking.
• Constant Standing.
• Constant Bending.
• Frequent Squatting.
• Occasional Climbing.
• Occasional Kneeling.
• Seldom Crawling.
• Constant Hand Use.
• Frequent Repetitive Motion Hand Use.
• Frequent Grasping.
• Occasional Fine Manipulation.
• Frequent Pushing and Pulling.
• Occasional Reaching (above shoulder level).
• Frequent Twisting and Turning (Neck and Waist).
• Constant Vision (Color, Peripheral, Distance, Focus).
• Lifting Frequent lifting of 0 - 10 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 11 - 20 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 21 - 30 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 31 - 40 lbs.
• Seldom lifting of 40+ lbs.
• Carrying Frequent lifting of 0 - 10 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 11 - 20 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 21 - 30 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 31 - 40 lbs.
• Seldom lifting of 40+ lbs.

Travel Requirements

20% travel: These principles apply to ALL employees: Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience University HealthCare Alliance dba Stanford Medicine Partners sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $28.57 - $36.43 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

University HealthCare Alliance (UHA) is a physician network and medical foundation partnered with Stanford Health Care and Stanford Medicine. UHA was formed with a mission to provide excellent medical care through exceptional access and service in communities around the Bay Area and a vision to heal humanity through science and compassion, one patient at a time. UHA is comprised of three medical groups with over 70 clinic locations and over 350 board‑certified care and specialty care providers. We are dedicated to providing the highest standards of clinical excellence in order to ensure access for patients to leading providers, while contributing to Stanford University’s well‑respected Stanford Hospital and Clinics’ transformation into a broader and more integrated regional health system. Together, UHA and Stanford are pioneering new ways to practice medicine across multiple locations, using Stanford’s advanced resources to create seamless continuity of care for every patient.