Medical Assistant II, Dermatology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

SMF-Sutter Med Foundation- Central is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and the patient care team. You will handle back-office tasks, prepare patients for exams, and assist in delivering high-quality care while communicating with patients and families.

Requirements include a Medical Assistant program diploma, MA externship, HS Diploma/GED, and BLS certification; 40-hour work week with varied shift hours in Elk Grove, CA. Sutter Health offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program; diploma within 90 days.
• Completion of Medical Assistant externship (160 hours).
• BLS - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to the patient care team.
• Assist in back-office tasks and patient workflow.
• Take vital signs, prepare patients for exams, and administer injections.
• Communicate with patients and families clearly and professionally.
• Operate within standardized policies and procedures to deliver care.

Skills

Patient interaction

Vital signs

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

EHR familiarity

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program diploma

MA externship (160 hrs)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

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.

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

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

Varied

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

10

Days Of The Week

• Friday
• Monday
• Thursday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

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.