Medical Assistant ll, Cardiology

Sutter Health; Fairfield (CA); In loco; USD 40.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Sutter Health in Fairfield, CA seeks a Medical Assistant to support providers and care teams in clinical and clerical tasks. The role emphasizes patient interaction, vital signs, injections, and EHR data entry.

Requirements include a Medical Assistant diploma (externship completed) and BLS certification. Typical duties involve exam prep, documentation, and supporting patient care delivery.

Competenze

• HS Diploma or GED.
• Diploma from Medical Assistant program (must present within 90 days).
• 160-hour Medical Assistant externship completed.

Mansioni

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams.
• Assist in implementing the medical plan of care.
• Back-office and patient-related tasks to support quality care.
• Maintain patient flow and departmental workflow.
• Demonstrate communication with patients and families.

Conoscenze

Vital signs

Exam prep

Injections

Communication skills

Time management

EHR

Microsoft Office

Formazione

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant program diploma

160-hour externship

BLS Certification

Strumenti

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Job Description :

EDUCATION:

• 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.