Medical Assistant II, Orthopedics

Jobtailor; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Stockton, CA seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams, perform back-office and patient-related tasks, and assist the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care.

The role requires BLS certification, completion of CA Medical Assistant training or Sutter Health on-the-job equivalent, strong communication, and proficiency with EHR and MS Office; teamwork in a busy department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Medical Assistant program per California Medical Board; diploma within 90 days.
• OR Sutter Health on-the-job Medical Assistant training equivalent to one year.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams.
• Perform back-office and patient-related tasks supporting high-quality patient care.
• Help ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department.
• Assist the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care.
• Use education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain patient and family cooperation.
• Perform all duties under the direction of a clinician.

Skills

Vital Signs Measurement

Patient Preparation

Injection Administration

Medical Terminology

Human Anatomy Knowledge

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant diploma or CA MBC compliant program

Sutter Health on-the-job Medical Assistant training (1 year equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams
• Perform back-office and patient-related tasks supporting high-quality patient care
• Help ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department
• Assist the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care
• Use education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain patient and family cooperation
• Perform all duties under the direction of a clinician

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Completion of a course of study consistent with Medical Assistant requirements specified by the Medical Board of California, with diploma presented within 90 days
• OR completion of Sutter Health on-the-job training in medical assisting equivalent to one year
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification
• 1 year of recent relevant experience
• General knowledge of medical procedures, views, and equipment
• Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
• Competency and validation in basic Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and administering injections
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based data and instructions
• Written and verbal communication skills for explaining sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences
• Time management and organizational skills, including prioritization and meeting deadlines
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and electronic health records (EHR)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an interruption-prone environment
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established options
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs and preparing patients for exams, while effectively communicating with diverse audiences. Capable of managing time and organizational tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• BLS-Basic Life Support Certification
• Medical Assisting Skills
• Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Communication Skills
• Time Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Vital Signs Measurement
• Patient Preparation
• Injection Administration
• Medical Terminology
• Human Anatomy Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification

Industry Keywords

• Medical Assistant
• Patient Care
• Clinical Support
• Healthcare Provider
• Medical Procedures

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Electronic Health Records (EHR)