Medical Assistant, Pain Management, PER DIEM

Sutter Health; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Sutter Health is seeking a Per Diem Medical Assistant to support Palo Alto Medical Foundation staff. The role involves clinical and clerical duties, assisting the patient care team with the medical plan of care, and ensuring smooth patient flow.

Training is required during the initial two weeks, with up to 40 hours of onboarding. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, MA program diploma (within 90 days), MA externship (160 hours), and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program; diploma due within 90 days.
• Completion of MA externship (160 hours) and verification on MA school site.
• Current BLS Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care team.
• Assist with back-office tasks to support the medical plan of care.
• Maintain patient flow and ensure timely, professional patient interaction.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

EHR knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program diploma

MA externship (160 hours)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Schedule

Per Diem/Casual

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).

• PER DIEM/ NON-BENEFITTED/VARIED SHIFTS

MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 40HRS DURING INITIAL FIRST TWO WEEKS TO COMPLETE REQUIRED NEW HIRE TRAINING**

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), verified on the MA school website

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

• Schedule: Per Diem/Casual
• Shift Hours: 8
• Days Of The Week: Variable
• Weekend Requirements: As Needed
• Benefits: No
• Unions: No
• Position Status: Non-Exempt
• Weekly Hours: 0
• Employee Status: Per Diem/Casual

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.