Medical Assistant, Urgent Care – Per Diem

Jobtailor; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in California is hiring for a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams. You will perform back-office tasks and help ensure smooth patient workflow while assisting in implementing the medical plan of care.

Educating patients and families, and interacting with healthcare providers, are key parts of the role. Requires BLS certification, with on-boarding training in the first two weeks and a 40-hour cap for training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program per CA standards; diploma within 90 days.
• OR completion of Sutter Health MA training equivalent to one year.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams.
• Perform back-office and patient-related tasks supporting high-quality patient care.
• Help ensure smooth patient workflow within the department.
• Assist the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care.
• Educate and interact with patients, families, support groups, and healthcare providers.
• Complete required new-hire training during the first two weeks, up to 40 hours.
• Work varied shifts and an 8-hour schedule; weekend coverage once a month.

Skills

Vital Signs

Injection Administration

Medical Terminology

EHR Proficiency

MS Office

Written Communication

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Program (CA)

Sutter Health MA Training

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams
• Perform back-office and patient-related tasks supporting high-quality patient care
• Help ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department
• Assist the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care
• Educate and interact with patients, families, support groups, and healthcare providers
• Perform all duties under the direction of a clinician
• Complete required new-hire training during the initial first two weeks, with availability for up to 40 hours
• Work varied shifts and an 8-hour shift schedule
• Work variable days, including weekend coverage once a month

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Completion of a course of study consistent with Medical Assistant requirements specified by the Medical Board of California; diploma must be presented within 90 days
• OR completion of Sutter Health on-the-job training in medical assisting equivalent to one year
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification
• 1 year of recent relevant experience
• General knowledge of medical procedures, views, and equipment
• Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
• Competency in basic Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and administering injections
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based data and instructions
• Written and verbal communication skills for explaining sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences
• Time management and organizational skills, including prioritization and working within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and electronic health records (EHR)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an interruption-prone environment
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established solutions
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs and administering injections, while effectively communicating with patients and healthcare providers. Capable of managing time and organizational tasks in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Medical Assisting Skills
• BLS-Basic Life Support Certification
• Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Communication Skills
• Time Management

Hard Skills

• Vital Signs Measurement
• Patient Preparation for Exams
• Injection Administration
• Medical Terminology
• Human Anatomy Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification

Industry Keywords

• Clinical Support
• Patient Care
• Medical Procedures
• Healthcare Providers
• Standard Operating Procedures

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Electronic Health Records (EHR)