Medical Assistant, Internal Medicine

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

Job summary

Sutter Health in Daly City is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support within the patient care team. You will assist with the medical plan of care, manage patient flow, and interact with patients and families under clinician supervision.

The ideal candidate should have a medical assistant background, HS diploma or GED, and BLS certification. This role is full-time with day/evening shifts and 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program or complete 160-hour externship.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical back-office support to the patient care team.
• Assist in implementing the medical plan of care and maintain workflow.
• Interact with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care.
• Take vital signs, prepare patients for exams and assist with injections.

Skills

Medical procedures

Anatomy & physiology

Vital signs

Exam prep

Injections

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Time management

MS Office

EHR

Independent work

Teamwork

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program diploma (within 90 days)

Medical Assistant externship (160 hours)

Tools

EHR system

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Organization

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation MPD

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

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: Graduate of a Medical Assistant program (Must present diploma within 90 days)
• OR 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.providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift

Day/Evening

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

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 $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.