Medical Assistant: Patient Care Aide | 40h, M-F Benefits

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

Job summary

Sutter Health, based in Burlingame, CA, seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and the patient care team. The role blends clinical tasks such as vital signs and injections with clerical duties to ensure smooth workflow in the department.

Required is a Medical Assistant program graduate (diploma within 90 days), HS Diploma or GED, and BLS certification. 1 year of experience is typical; MS Office and EHR proficiency is expected.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED or higher.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program (diploma to be presented within 90 days).
• Completion of Medical Assistant externship (160 hours).
• BLS - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
• Typical experience: 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patients.
• Assist the patient care team in delivering the medical plan of care.
• Take vital signs, prep patients for exams and assist with injections.
• Interpret data and follow written, oral, or scheduled instructions.
• Maintain good time management and work within standard procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Injections

Time management

Team collaboration

Office software

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program

160-hour externship

Tools

MS Office Suite

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Sutter Health, based in Burlingame, CA, seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and the patient care team. The role blends clinical tasks such as vital signs and injections with clerical duties to ensure smooth workflow in the department.

Required is a Medical Assistant program graduate (diploma within 90 days), HS Diploma or GED, and BLS certification. 1 year of experience is typical; MS Office and EHR proficiency is expected.