Medical Assistant, Urgent Care at Sutter Health

Mountain View, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 May, 26

Salary

40.85

Posted On

01 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Support, Clerical Support, Patient Care Team Support, Workflow Management, Patient Education, Technical Competence, Vital Signs, Exam Preparation, Administering Injections, Data Interpretation, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Office Suite, Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD 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 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: Varied Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 6 Days of the Week: Variable Weekend Requirements: Every other Weekend Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 32 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $32.68 to $40.85 / 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 role involves providing clinical and clerical support to providers and the patient care team by executing various back-office and patient-related tasks to ensure high-quality care delivery. This includes helping to maintain smooth departmental workflow and assisting the team in implementing the medical plan of care under clinician direction.