Medical Assistant ll, Cardiology

Sutter Health; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health in California is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and the patient care team with back-office and patient-related tasks. You will help ensure smooth patient flow, prepare patients for exams, take vital signs, and assist with basic procedures under clinician supervision.

The ideal candidate will have a Medical Assistant diploma, completion of externship, BLS certification, and at least one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program with diploma.
• Complete 160-hour externship required.
• BLS certification required.
• 1 year of recent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians and care team in patient care tasks.
• Prepare patients for exams and assist with procedures.
• Maintain patient workflow and documentation.

Skills

Vital signs

Exam prep

Injections

Medical terminology

EHR

Time management

Microsoft Office

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant diploma

Externship 160h

BLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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

Organization

SMF-Sutter Med Foundation - West

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.

Education

Job Description

• 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

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

Occasionally

Benefits

No

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

0

Employee Status

Per Diem/Casual

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.