Medical Assistant, Neurology

Sutter Health; Santa Clara (CA); Presencial; USD 46.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD part of Sutter Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians with patient care and administrative tasks. You will help ensure smooth patient flow, prepare patients for exams, perform injections, and maintain accurate documentation in the EHR.

The role requires a completed Medical Assistant program, externship, and BLS certification. You will work days, full-time, Monday to Friday, 32 hours weekly, in a non-exempt position.

Formación

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program; diploma within 90 days.
• Completion of Medical Assistant externship (160 hours).
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required.
• 1 year of recent relevant experience.
• Basic knowledge of medical procedures, anatomy, physiology, pathology, and terminology.
• Able to take vital signs, prep patients for exams and administer injections.
• Able to interpret data and instructions in various formats.
• Strong written and verbal communication with diverse audiences.
• Good time management and organizational skills; follow SOPs and scientific methods.
• Proficient with MS Office and common EHR systems.

Responsabilidades

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams.
• Assist in implementing medical plans of care and ensure smooth patient flow.
• Perform routine medical assisting duties: vital signs, exam prep, injections.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, families, and other healthcare staff.
• Manage tasks within standardized policies to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with peers and healthcare providers to meet departmental objectives.

Conocimientos

Vital signs

Patient exam prep

Injections

Communication to diverse audiences

Time management

Team collaboration

EHR familiarity

Microsoft Office Suite

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program graduate

160-hour Medical Assistant externship

BLS Certification

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Descripción del empleo

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

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: 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:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

32

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.