Sutter Health

Medical Assistant

Sutter Health$70K — $98K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Completion of Medical Assistant training per California Medical Board standards
  • BLS certification as a Healthcare Provider
  • 1 year of relevant experience in medical assisting
  • Competence in basic medical procedures and terminology

Responsibilities

  • Provide excellent patient care and communication
  • Prepare patients for examinations and administer injections
  • Take and record vital signs accurately
  • Assist healthcare providers with various medical procedures
  • Organize tasks effectively in a high-paced environment

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunity for career growth within a well-established healthcare organization
  • Supportive team-oriented work culture
  • Regular full-time position with consistent hours
  • Potential for on-the-job training and skill enhancement
Full Job Description

Position Overview:

Join Sutter Health as a Medical Assistant!

Looking for your next career opportunity in healthcare?

Sutter Health is seeking compassionate, patient-focused Medical Assistants to join our growing team in the East Bay area.

We9re Looking for Candidates Who:

3 Demonstrate excellent patient care and communication skills
3 Thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment
3 Are committed to providing exceptional service

Take the next step in your healthcare career today!

Apply now to be considered for upcoming Medical Assistant opportunities with Sutter Health.

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Additional Requirements:

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 Completion of Sutter Health on-the-job training in medical assisting 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:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Pay Range is $33.66 to $47.12 / 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 candidate9s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health9s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit health system in Northern California, headquartered in Sacramento. It includes doctors, hospitals and other health care services in more than 100 Northern California cities and towns. Major service lines of Sutter Health-affiliated hospitals include cardiac care, women’s and children’s services, cancer care, orthopedics and advanced patient safety technology.
Learn more about Sutter Health
Size
58,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1981

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