Medical Assistant, OBGYN

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

Job summary

Sutter Health in Sunnyvale, CA is hiring a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support to providers and the patient care team. You will perform back office tasks, support the delivery of high-quality patient care, and help with workflow in the department under clinician supervision.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED, Medical Assistant program diploma or completion of externship, one year of relevant experience, and familiarity with Microsoft Office and EHR systems.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma: High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program (diploma within 90 days).
• Completion of Medical Assistant externship (160 hours).
• 1 year of recent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams.
• Performs back office tasks to support delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Maintains patient workflow and supports implementation of the care plan.
• Communicates clearly with patients and colleagues and uses EHR daily.

Skills

Vital signs

Exam prep

Injections

EHR basics

Microsoft Office

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program diploma

Externship (160 hours)

Tools

MS Office Suite

EHR system

Job description

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

About this job

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

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)

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

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.