Medical Assistant II, Cardiology

Sutter Health; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and the patient care team in a busy outpatient setting. The role includes back-office tasks, patient interaction, vital signs, exam prep, and injections to support high-quality patient care.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, MA program diploma within 90 days, 160-hour externship, and about one year of experience. Full-time, day shifts, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program; diploma due within 90 days.
• Completion of MA externship (160 hours) verified on MA school site.
• About 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care team(s).
• Take vital signs and prepare patients for exams.
• Assist with injections and basic medical procedures.
• Maintain patient records and documentation in the EHR.

Skills

Vital signs

Exam prep

Injections

EHR knowledge

MS Office

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA program diploma

160-hour MA externship

Tools

MS Office

EHR system

Job description

Open Full-time 29.28-40.99 USD per hour as stated in the posting

Open - Sutter Health has a posting for this job. Posted 5 Nov 2026.

Posted 5 Nov 2026 · Full-time · 29.28-40.99 USD per hour as stated in the posting

About this job

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

Organization: SMF-Sutter Med Foundation- Central

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:

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), verified on the MA school website

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

None

Yes

Unions: No

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Status: Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

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

Pay Range is $29.28 to $40.99 / 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.

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