We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - South 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.
HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) Other: Graduate of a Medical Assistant program (Must present diploma within 90 days) Completion of Medical Assistant externship (160 hours) CERTIFICATION &
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider TYPICAL
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, and build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
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Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Monday - Friday Weekend
Occasionally
Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
is $40.73 to $57.02 / 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.