Per Diem Medical Assistant - Back Office & Patient Care

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

Job summary

Sutter Health is seeking a Per Diem Medical Assistant to support Palo Alto Medical Foundation staff. The role involves clinical and clerical duties, assisting the patient care team with the medical plan of care, and ensuring smooth patient flow.

Training is required during the initial two weeks, with up to 40 hours of onboarding. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, MA program diploma (within 90 days), MA externship (160 hours), and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant program; diploma due within 90 days.
• Completion of MA externship (160 hours) and verification on MA school site.
• Current BLS Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care team.
• Assist with back-office tasks to support the medical plan of care.
• Maintain patient flow and ensure timely, professional patient interaction.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

EHR knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program diploma

MA externship (160 hours)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Sutter Health is seeking a Per Diem Medical Assistant to support Palo Alto Medical Foundation staff. The role involves clinical and clerical duties, assisting the patient care team with the medical plan of care, and ensuring smooth patient flow.

Training is required during the initial two weeks, with up to 40 hours of onboarding. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, MA program diploma (within 90 days), MA externship (160 hours), and BLS certification.