Medical Assistant, Plastic Surgery

Palo Alto Medical Foundation; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

40 hours per week

Full-time schedule

Job summary

Sutter Health's Palo Alto Medical Foundation is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and care teams in a fast-paced clinical setting in Palo Alto. The role emphasizes assisting with patient care, vital signs, injections, and documentation within the EHR, while maintaining efficient patient flow and adherence to clinical plans.

The position requires graduation from a MA program, completion of externship hours, and BLS certification, with full-time hours and a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program; diploma required within 90 days.
• Medical Assistant externship (160 hours) verified on MA school site.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to the patient care team.
• Assist in delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Maintain workflow and patient flow in assigned department.
• Interpret data and instructions from various sources to support care.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Medical terminology

Patient education

Time management

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

EHR proficiency

Education

HS Diploma

Medical Assistant program diploma

MA externship (160 hours)

BLS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Job description

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

Organization

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD

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).

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), verified on the MA school website

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

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

None

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

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.