Pediatric Medical Assistant - Float

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

Job summary

Sutter Health’s PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and care teams with back-office tasks and patient care coordination. The role emphasizes accurate vital signs, injections, exam preparation, and effective communication with patients and families.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, completion of an MA program or externship, and a current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED; MA program diploma within 90 days.
• Or completion of MA externship (160 hours).
• BLS certification required.
• 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical back-office support to providers and care teams.
• Assist with patient flow and implementing the medical plan of care.
• Prepare patients for exams and administer injections.
• Maintain EHR and documentation using MS Office.

Skills

Vital Signs

Exam Prep

Injections

Medical Terminology

Communication

Time Management

MS Office

EHR

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma

GED

Medical Assistant program

Externship 160 hours

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Sutter Health’s PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and care teams with back-office tasks and patient care coordination. The role emphasizes accurate vital signs, injections, exam preparation, and effective communication with patients and families.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, completion of an MA program or externship, and a current BLS certification.