Medical Assistant II

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

Job summary

SEBMF-East Bay Medical Foundation in Oakland, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support to providers and care teams. You will perform back-office tasks, take vital signs, prepare patients for exams, and assist with the medical plan of care under clinician supervision.

The role requires completing the Medical Assistant training per the California Medical Board or Sutter Health on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED.
• Completion of Medical Assistants training per Medical Board of California, or Sutter Health on-the-job training equivalent to one year.

Responsibilities

• Support clinicians by performing back-office and patient-related tasks.
• Assist in implementing the medical plan of care.
• Ensure smooth patient flow and coordination within department.

Skills

Medical procedures

Anatomy & physiology

Vital signs & injections

Data interpretation

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Office software & EHR

Team player

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

HS Diploma

Medical Assistant program or CA Medical Board requirements

On-the-job training with Sutter Health equivalency

Tools

EHR system

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Organization

SEBMF-East Bay Medical Foundation

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.

Education

Job Description

• 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.
• -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.