Medical Assistant II Family Medicine

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Organization:

SMFSutter Med Foundation Central

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 patientrelated tasks supporting the delivery of highquality 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:

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 onthejob training equivalent to one year

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• BLSBasic Life Support Healthcare Provider

• MA Certification by a California Medical Board recognized agency is required to be eligible for incentive (to be implemented in 2025

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 nonmedical people.
• Welldeveloped 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.

TRAVEL

• Travel required as needed.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

NonExempt

Weekly Hours:

32

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous in the course of their work including patient care which requires them to manage store prepare receive unpack transport dispose of or administer 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 $27.88 to $33.45 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidates experience education skills licensure and certifications department equity training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.