Medical Assistant II, Dermatology

Sutter Health; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Sansum Clinic in Santa Barbara, CA seeks a back-office Medical Assistant to support providers and the patient care team. You will perform clinical and clerical tasks, prep patients for exams, take vital signs, and assist with injections under clinician direction.

Strong interpersonal and computer skills (MS Office and EHR) are valued. Benefits include a retention bonus of $5,000 and a full-time schedule Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week, with 8-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program or completion of MA externship (160 hours).
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care team.
• Assist with back-office tasks and patient interactions to support care delivery.
• Assist in implementing the medical plan of care under clinician supervision.

Skills

Vital signs

Exam prep

Injections

EHR

MS Office

Anatomy knowledge

Patient interaction

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program diploma

MA externship (160 hours)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Organization

SC - Sansum Clinic

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

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

$5,000 Retention Bonus Available! Receive $2,500 after 12 months and an additional $2,500 after 24 months of continuous employment. Must be actively employed at the time of each payout.

Education

• HS DIPLOMA: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• OTHER: Graduate of a Medical Assistant program (Must present diploma within 90 days)
• OR Completion of Medical Assistant externship (160 hours)

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 $27.40 to $38.35 / 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.