Medical Assistant, Pediatrics, SHORT HOUR

Sutter Health; Mountain View (CA); Vor Ort; USD 46.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sutter Health in Mountain View, CA is hiring for a Medical Assistant role within PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD. You will support providers and the patient care team through back-office tasks, patient preparation, vital signs, and injections, helping deliver high-quality care.

The position requires completion of an MA program, 160-hour externship, an HS diploma, and BLS certification. It is a short-hour, varied shift with up to 40 hours during training, and pays $33.66–$47.12 per hour.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program; diploma within 90 days.
• Completion of Medical Assistant externship (160 hours).

Aufgaben

• Provides back office and patient-related support to the care team.
• Assists with implementing the medical plan of care and coordinates workflow.
• Performs vital signs, prepares patients for exams, and administers injections.
• Maintains clear written and verbal communication with diverse audiences.
• Operates within standard procedures and uses EHR and MS Office.

Kenntnisse

Vital signs

Medical assisting

EHR

Office software

Patient communication

Ausbildung

HS Diploma

Medical Assistant program

160-hour externship

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EHR systems

Jobbeschreibung

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

Organization

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD

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).

SHORT-HOUR/ NON-BENEFITTED/VARIED SHIFTS. MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 40HRS DURING INITIAL FIRST TWO WEEKS TO COMPLETE REQUIRED NEW HIRE TRAINING

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 between peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Short Hour

Shift Hours

4

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Every Weekend

Benefits

No

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

10

Employee Status

Short Hour

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

Pay Range is $33.66 to $47.12 / hour

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.