Medical Assistant, OBGYN

Palo Alto Medical Foundation; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation SCD in California is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support to the patient care team, helping ensure smooth patient flow and assist in implementing the medical plan of care.

You will perform back‑office tasks, take vital signs, prepare patients for exams, and support communication with diverse patients while using EHR and MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with diploma within 90 days.
• Completion of a 160-hour MA externship.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and care teams.
• Back office and patient-related tasks to support delivery of care.
• Take vital signs and prepare patients for exams.
• Assist in administering injections and medication preparation.

Skills

Vital signs

Exam prep

Injections

Communication

Time management

EHR

MS Office

Teamwork

Clinical support

Clerical tasks

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program

MA externship 160 hours

BLS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

Job description

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

Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation SCD

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).
• -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 compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers 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.