Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Workflow Support

Jobtailor; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health in Burlingame, CA seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams. The role includes back-office tasks and patient-related duties to ensure high-quality care and smooth patient flow.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or MA program completion per California standards, BLS certification, and at least 1 year of relevant experience. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED completed before start.
• Completion of MA program per California Medical Board or equivalent Sutter Health training (diploma within 90 days) or on-the-job training equivalent to one year.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
• 1 year of recent relevant experience.
• General knowledge of medical procedures, anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Competence in taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and administering injections.
• Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally.
• Time management and organizational skills to meet deadlines within procedures.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams.
• Perform back-office and patient-related tasks supporting high-quality patient care.
• Help ensure smooth patient flow and workflow within the department.
• Assist the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care.
• Use education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain patient and family cooperation.
• Perform all duties under the direction of a clinician.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient preparation

Injections

Medical terminology

Anatomy

Physiology

Pathology

Data interpretation

Clerical support

Written communication

Time management

Organization

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA program per California Medical Board or Sutter Health equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Sutter Health in Burlingame, CA seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams. The role includes back-office tasks and patient-related duties to ensure high-quality care and smooth patient flow.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or MA program completion per California standards, BLS certification, and at least 1 year of relevant experience. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.