You’ll need
Certifications
✓BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Education
✓HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
✓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 in medical assisting equivalent to one year
Qualifications
✓1 year of recent relevant experience.
✓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.
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