Medical Assistant, Shared Staff Float, San Francisco

Sutter Health Plan; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team in San Francisco. This role involves providing essential clinical and clerical support to healthcare providers and ensuring a smooth workflow within the department. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in medical assisting skills, effective communication abilities, and a commitment to high-quality patient care. Join a forward-thinking organization that values teamwork and offers a comprehensive benefits package, making a significant impact in the community while advancing your career in healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• 1 year of recent relevant experience required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant training program is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical and clerical support to the patient care team.
• Assists in implementing the medical plan of care.

Skills

Medical Assisting Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Basic Medical Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of Medical Assistant Course

BLS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Medical Assistant, Shared Staff Float, San Francisco

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Organization

SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - South

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: Completion of a course of study consistent with the requirements for Medical Assistants as specified by the Medical Board of California. (Must present diploma within 90 days)

OR Other: Equivalent Sutter Health Training program (approved for SBMF and SCH)

OR Completion of Sutter Health on-the-job training equivalent to one year

Certification & Licensure

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

MA Certification by a California Medical Board recognized agency is required to be eligible for incentive (to be implemented in 2025)

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

As Needed

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 $32.04 to $40.04 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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