Medical Assistant II, Walk-in-Clinic

Sutter Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Sutter Health is seeking a Medical Assistant II for a Walk-In-Clinic in California. This part-time role supports clinicians and the patient care team with back-office tasks and patient interactions.

The ideal candidate will have an MA diploma, completion of a 160-hour externship, BLS certification, and 1 year of relevant experience, with strong communication and organizational skills for efficient patient flow.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Medical Assistant program with diploma within 90 days.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant externship (160 hours).
• BLS Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
• 1 year of recent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide back-office and patient-care support to clinicians.
• Take vital signs, prepare patients for exams, and assist with injections.
• Maintain documentation and patient data in EHR systems.
• Coordinate with the care team to implement the medical plan of care.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Medical terminology

Patient preparation for exam

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant program diploma

MA externship (160 hours)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Open Part-time 29.28–40.99 USD per hour as stated in the posting

Open — Sutter Health has a posting for this job. Posted 22 Oct 2026.

Medical Assistant II, Walk-In-Clinic

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.

Job Description

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)

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:

Shift Hours: 8

Days of the Week: Variable

No

Unions: No

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours: 0

Employee Status:

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.