Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Back-Office Support

Palo Alto Medical Foundation; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Palo Alto Medical Foundation is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams, ensuring smooth workflow and high-quality patient care. You will perform back-office tasks, prepare patients for exams, and assist with treatment plans under clinician direction.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, completion of an MA program (diploma within 90 days), MA externship, BLS certification, and at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program; diploma within 90 days.
• Completion of MA externship (160 hours).
• BLS Basic Life Support certification.
• 1 year of recent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams.
• Assist with patient care, exam preparation, and medication administration.
• Ensure smooth patient workflow and adherence to department procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

Exam preparation

Injections

Data interpretation

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program diploma

MA externship (160 hours)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Palo Alto Medical Foundation is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams, ensuring smooth workflow and high-quality patient care. You will perform back-office tasks, prepare patients for exams, and assist with treatment plans under clinician direction.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, completion of an MA program (diploma within 90 days), MA externship, BLS certification, and at least 1 year of relevant experience.