Medical Assistant II, MIST, Limited-Term

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Sutter Health in San Francisco Bay Area seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support to the patient care team. You will perform back office tasks, assist in implementing the medical plan of care, and interact with patients and families with professionalism.

Requirements include HS Diploma/GED, Medical Assistant training or equivalent on-the-job training, and BLS certification. The role is full-time with 40 hours weekly and occasional weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Medical Assistants training per California Medical Board requirements or one year on-the-job medical assisting training.
• BLS-Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team.
• Performs back office and patient-related tasks supporting delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Assists in implementing the medical plan of care and communicates with patients and families.
• Interprets data and instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Maintains time management and organizational standards to meet deadlines.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical terminology

EHR basics

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant training

On-the-job training in medical assisting

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR system

Job description

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

Organization

SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - South

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: 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

Occasionally

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Limited Term (Fixed Term)

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.

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