Medical Assistant II

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Assistant II

• Support: Clinical and clerical back-office support for provider teams

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, Days; Full-time (40 hours/week)

Description

Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team by performing back-office and patient-related tasks supporting high-quality patient care. Assists with smooth patient and workflow within the department and supports implementation of the medical plan of care under clinician direction, combining education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical and clerical support duties for providers and patient care teams

• Prepare patients for exam and support delivery of care

• Take vital signs and administer injections

• Interpret instructions/data from written, oral, diagram, or schedule formats

• Use communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally

• Maintain time management and organization to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

• Perform duties under the direction of a clinician

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

• Completion of a California Medical Board–consistent medical assistant training program (present diploma within 90 days) OR equivalent Sutter Health on-the-job training totaling one year

• BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Provider certification

• 1 year of recent relevant experience

• Knowledge of medical procedures, views, and equipment

• Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology

• Competent and validated basic medical assisting skills (vital signs, patient preparation, administering injections)

• Ability to interpret data and instructions in multiple formats

• Written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences

• Time management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and work within standardized procedures

• General knowledge of computer applications (Microsoft Office Suite) and EHR

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a setting with interruptions; solve standard problems using established options

• Ability to build collaboration with peers and other healthcare providers

Benefits

Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.