Medical Assistant II, Walk-In Clinic

Jobtailor; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in West Sacramento, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and patient care teams with clinical and clerical tasks. You will contribute to back-office activities and patient-related duties to ensure high-quality care and smooth department workflow.

The role requires completing a CA-recognized Medical Assistant program or Sutter Health on-the-job training, plus BLS certification and 1 year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Diploma from a Medical Assistant program per CA requirements or Sutter Health on‑the‑job training equivalent to one year.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required.
• 1 year of recent relevant experience required.
• General knowledge of medical procedures, anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.

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.
• Integrate education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain patient and family cooperation.

Skills

Vital Sign Measurement

Patient Preparation

Injection Administration

Medical Terminology

Human Anatomy

Physiology

Pathology

Medical Procedures

Problem Solving

Data Interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assisting training diploma (CA)

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
• Integrate education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain patient and family cooperation
• Perform all duties under the direction of a clinician
• Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous drugs when applicable, in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of a course of study consistent with California Medical Board requirements for Medical Assistants, with diploma presented within 90 days
• OR completion of Sutter Health on-the-job medical assisting training 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 examination, 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 solutions
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in Medical Assisting skills, including vital sign measurement, patient preparation, and injection administration, while adhering to NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines. Exhibits strong communication, time management, and organizational skills to support effective patient care and collaboration within healthcare teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Vital Sign Measurement
• Patient Preparation
• Injection Administration
• Medical Terminology
• Human Anatomy
• Physiology
• Pathology
• Medical Procedures
• Problem Solving
• Data Interpretation

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Interpersonal Skills
• Adaptability
• Professional Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification

Industry Keywords

• California Medical Board Requirements
• NIOSH Guidelines
• USP 800 Guidelines
• Patient Care
• Clerical Support

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Electronic Health Records (EHR)