Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Clinic Support

Sacramento-Ear,-Nose-; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento Ear, Nose & Throat is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and patients in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will assist with patient care, clerical tasks, and maintain a clean, organized exam room while striving to provide compassionate service.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, taking histories, measuring vitals, assisting during exams, and updating EHRs. Strong interpersonal skills, accuracy, and teamwork are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Medical Assistant course work completed or 2 years medical office experience.
• Current BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, take medical histories, and explain procedures.
• Vitals management: measure and record vital signs.
• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.
• Sterilize medical instruments and maintain exam room sanitation.
• Schedule patient appointments, manage phone lines and faxes.
• Update and maintain electronic health records (EHR) and patient files.
• Work cohesively with back-office staff, train/shadow as needed

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication skills

Computer literacy

EPIC knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Medical Assistant program completed

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Sacramento Ear, Nose & Throat is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and patients in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will assist with patient care, clerical tasks, and maintain a clean, organized exam room while striving to provide compassionate service.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, taking histories, measuring vitals, assisting during exams, and updating EHRs. Strong interpersonal skills, accuracy, and teamwork are essential in this role.