Medical Assistant II, Walk-in-Clinic

Sutter Health; Vacaville (CA); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sutter Health seeks a Medical Assistant for a limited term of 26 weeks to support providers and the patient care team. You will perform back-office and patient-related tasks, assist in implementing the medical plan, and help maintain efficient workflow in a busy department.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Medical Assistant program with diploma within 90 days, a 160-hour externship, and BLS certification. 40-hour weeks, dayShift, weekend coverage required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program with diploma (must present within 90 days).
• Completion of Medical Assistant externship (160 hours).
• BLS Basic Life Support Certification required.

Responsabilités

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams.
• Assist in delivering the medical plan of care.
• Help ensure smooth patient workflow within the department.
• Interact with patients and families professionally and clearly.

Connaissances

Vital signs

Injections

Exam prep

Medical terminology

EHR knowledge

Microsoft Office

Patient communication

Formation

HS Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program diploma

MA externship 160 hours

BLS Certification

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Description du poste

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

Organization

SMF-Sutter Med Foundation - West

Position Overview

* This is a Limited Term position - 26 weeks *

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

• This is a limited term position for 26 weeks***

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

Day/Evening

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Saturday, Sunday

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Limited Term (Fixed Term)

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

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.