Medical Assistant (Plastic & Breast Surgery)

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Assistant (Plastic & Breast Surgery)
• Type: Temporary employee (fixed term)
• Schedule: Full time, Monday–Friday (days), 40 hours/week
• Benefits: None (non-benefited position)

Description

Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team by performing back office and patient-related tasks that support delivery of high-quality patient care. Helps ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department and assists the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care under the direction of a clinician.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care team with clinical and clerical tasks in the department
• Prepare patients for exams, take vital signs, and assist with basic medical assisting tasks
• Administer injections as part of validated basic medical assisting skills
• Interpret data and instructions provided in multiple formats (written, oral, diagram, or schedule)
• Communicate sensitive information clearly and professionally to patients and diverse audiences
• Maintain time management and organization; prioritize assignments and follow standardized procedures
• Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Use general computer applications and electronic health record (EHR) tools

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of a Medical Board of California–consistent Medical Assistant program (diploma required within 90 days) OR equivalent one-year Sutter Health on-the-job medical assisting training
• BLS certification (Healthcare Provider)
• 1 year of recent relevant experience
• Competence in basic medical assisting skills: taking vital signs, preparing patients for exam, administering injections

Benefits

No benefits (non-benefited).