Medical Assistant Lead at Sutter Health - Bay Area

Sacramento, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

37.9

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient flow management, Vital signs, Injections, Medical terminology, Human anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Infection control, Critical thinking, Time management, Electronic health record, Microsoft Office Suite, Training, Communication, Organizational skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SMF-Sutter Med Foundation- Central Position Overview: Assists with maintaining efficient patient flow and quality care during clinic/department hours. Provides back up support for the team, which includes all functions of a medical assistant work. Supports clinic/department leaders in training new staff. Integrates education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers. Maintains infection control and safety requirements, office policies, procedures and standards. Performs all duties under the direction of a clinician and works within the scope of practice. Job Description: 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 Completion of Sutter Health on-the-job training equivalent to one year CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 4 years of recent relevant experience. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: General knowledge of various medical procedures, views, and equipment. Solid understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology. Demonstrated Medical Assistant skills such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for exam and administering injections. Ability to provide guidance and be a training resource to less experienced staff. Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. 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 deadline 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 Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $31.59 to $37.90 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers 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.

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant Lead assists with maintaining efficient patient flow and quality care while providing backup support for the team. They also support clinic leaders in training new staff and ensure adherence to infection control and safety standards.