Medical Assistant, Plastic Surgery

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

Job summary

Sutter Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams at PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation. You will perform back office tasks, take part in administering the medical plan of care, and contribute to efficient patient flow.

Requirements include a Medical Assistant diploma (or GED/HS with MA program), 160‑hour externship, and a BLS healthcare provider certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program (Must present diploma within 90 days).
• Completion of Medical Assistant externship (160 hours).
• BLS - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification required.
• 1 year of recent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams.
• Performs back office tasks and patient-related duties to support high‑quality care.
• Assists in implementing the medical plan of care with education, technical competence and patient interaction.
• Maintains smooth patient flow and workflow within the department.
• Utilizes MS Office and EHR for documentation and data handling.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Patient communication

Time management

Teamwork

Data interpretation

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program diploma

MA externship (160 hours)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

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.