Medical Assistant II, Shared Staff

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

Job summary

Sutter Health in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide back-office and patient-care support within the patient care team. You will assist clinicians, gather patient information, prepare exam rooms, take vital signs, and help implement the medical plan of care under supervision.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a medical assisting program or Sutter Health on-the-job training, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Medical Assistant program or Sutter Health MA training.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide back-office and patient-care support to the care team.
• Assist providers and members and help implement the medical plan of care.
• Maintain documentation and operate the EHR to support patient flow.

Skills

Clinical patient care knowledge

Vital signs & injections

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Time management

EHR literacy

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program OR MA on-the-job training

Sutter Health on-the-job MA training (equiv.)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

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

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 $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.