Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Office Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Palo Alto Medical Foundation, a Sutter Health affiliate, seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and the patient care team in delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, administering injections, and maintaining accurate EHR documentation, all while communicating clearly with diverse patients and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program; diploma must be presented within 90 days.
• Completion of MA externship (160 hours) and documented in MA school website.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care team members.
• Help ensure smooth patient flow and assist with the medical plan of care.
• Integrate education, technical skills, and patient interaction to gain cooperation from patients and families.
• Perform duties under the direction of a clinician.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Medical terminology

EHR data entry

Patient education

Team collaboration

Time management

BLS basics

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program diploma

MA externship 160 hours

Tools

MS Office Suite

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Palo Alto Medical Foundation, a Sutter Health affiliate, seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and the patient care team in delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, administering injections, and maintaining accurate EHR documentation, all while communicating clearly with diverse patients and families.