Medical Assistant, Internal Medicine

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

Job summary

Sutter Health, Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD, seeks a capable Medical Assistant to support clinical and clerical tasks, ensuring smooth patient flow and adherence to the medical plan of care. You will perform vital signs, patient prep, injections, and data entry within a team that values accuracy and compassionate care.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, CA Medical Board equivalence for MA training, and basic proficiency with EHR and MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant training per California Medical Board standards; diploma within 90 days.
• Alternatively, completion of Sutter Health on-the-job medical assisting training.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to the patient care team.
• Assist with patient flow and implement the medical plan of care.
• Take vital signs, prep patients for exams, and administer injections.
• Maintain clear documentation and effective communication with diverse audiences.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient prep for exam

Injections

Medical terminology

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training per CA Medical Board requirements

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

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

EHR systems

Job description

Open Full-time 33.66-47.12 USD per hour as stated in the posting

Open — Sutter Health has a posting for this job. Posted 4 Nov 2026.

Posted 4 Nov 2026 · Full-time · 33.66-47.12 USD per hour as stated in the posting

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Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD

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

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

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

None

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.

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