Medical Assistant, Pediatric Cardiology

Sutter Health; Dublin (CA); Sur place; USD 46 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALD is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support, assisting the patient care team and helping implement the medical plan of care. The role primarily travels to two sites with potential travel to all listed locations.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Medical Assistant program with a 160-hour externship, and BLS certification. Strong basic clinical skills and proficiency with EHR are expected.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program with diploma within 90 days.
• Completion of Medical Assistant externship (160 hours).
• Knowledge of medical procedures, anatomy, physiology, and terminology.
• Basic Medical Assisting skills: taking vital signs, exam preparation, injections.

Responsabilités

• Provide back office and patient-related support to the care team.
• Travel to multiple sites as required.
• Assist in implementing the medical plan of care.
• Interpret data and instructions and communicate with diverse audiences.

Connaissances

Vital signs

Exam preparation

Injections

Medical terminology

Communication

Time management

EHR knowledge

MS Office

Formation

HS Diploma

Medical Assistant program graduate

Externship 160 hours

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

EHR system

Description du poste

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALD

Position Overview:

Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team(s) by performing a variety of back office and patient-related tasks supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care. Helps ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department and assists the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care. Integrates education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers. Performs all duties under the direction of a clinician.

Job Description:

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

Primarily travel to 2 sites, but may be required to travel to all sites listed in the locations section

Education:

HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

Other: Graduate of a Medical Assistant program (Must present diploma within 90 days)

Completion of Medical Assistant externship (160 hours)

Certification & Licensure:

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Typical Experience:

1 year of recent relevant experience.

Skills and Knowledge:

General knowledge of various medical procedures, views, and equipment.

Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.

Competent and validated in basic Medical Assisting skills such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for exam, and administering injections.

Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and electronic health record (EHR).

Ability to

• prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Friday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

28

Employee Status:

Regular

Equality Statement:

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Compensation:

Pay Range is $33.66 to $47.12 / hour

Compensation Notes:

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.