Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Sacramento Ear Nose & Throat; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento Ear Nose & Throat is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers with patient care and clinic operations. You will greet patients, collect histories, assist during exams, and help maintain EHR documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, MA coursework or 2 years of medical office experience, and current BCLS certification. Spanish bilingual skills are preferred to better serve diverse patients.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant coursework or 2 years medical office experience.
• Current BCLS (Basic Life Support) certification.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, take medical histories, and explain procedures.
• Measure and record vital signs like blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, and respiration rate.
• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.
• Sterilize medical instruments and maintain exam room sanitation.
• Schedule patient appointments, manage phone lines and faxes, check in-basket messages.
• Update and maintain electronic health records (EHR) and patient files.
• Work cohesively with other back‑office staff, train/shadow as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

EPIC knowledge

Time management

Good judgment

Patient education

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant coursework or 2 years medical office experience

Current BCLS certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Sacramento Ear Nose & Throat is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers with patient care and clinic operations. You will greet patients, collect histories, assist during exams, and help maintain EHR documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, MA coursework or 2 years of medical office experience, and current BCLS certification. Spanish bilingual skills are preferred to better serve diverse patients.