Organization:SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - South
Position Overview: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: Graduate of a Medical Assistant program (Must present diploma within 90 days)
- Completion of Medical Assistant externship (160 hours), verified on the MA school website
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: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
Pay Range is $33.66 to $47.12 / hour
The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider 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.
