Medical Assistant, Internal Medicine

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

Job summary

Sutter Health in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Full-Time Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support to the patient care team. Responsibilities include performing back office tasks, assisting with the medical plan of care, and ensuring smooth patient workflows under clinician supervision.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and completion of a Medical Assistant program or a 160-hour externship.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program (Must present diploma within 90 days)
• OR Completion of Medical Assistant externship (160 hours)

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team by performing back office and patient-related tasks.
• Helps ensure smooth patient flow within the department and assists in implementing the medical plan of care.
• Integrates education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain cooperation from patients and families.
• Performs all duties under the direction of a clinician.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient preparation

Injections administration

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Time management

MS Office & EHR

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program diploma

Medical Assistant externship (160 hours)

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

Job description

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

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Posted 21 Oct 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:

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:

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

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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