Medical Assistant (Pain Management)

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Assistant (Pain Management)

• Schedule: Full-time, days (8-hour shifts), Monday–Friday

• Weekly hours: 40

• Work status: Regular; Non-Exempt

• Pay range: $33.66–$47.12/hour

Description

Provides clinical and clerical support to pain management providers and members of the patient care team by performing back-office and patient-related tasks to help deliver high-quality patient care. Helps ensure smooth patient and departmental workflow and supports implementation of the medical plan of care under clinician direction. Uses education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to build confidence and cooperation with patients and other healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of back-office and patient-related tasks supporting providers and the patient care team

• Support smooth patient and departmental workflow

• Assist the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care

• Perform duties under the direction of a clinician

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; plus completion of a Medical Assistant course of study consistent with California Medical Board requirements (diploma within 90 days) OR equivalent approved Sutter Health training OR Sutter Health on-the-job training equivalent to one year

• BLS (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider)

• 1 year of recent relevant experience

• Knowledge of medical procedures, equipment, and views

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

• Competent and validated in basic medical assisting skills (vital signs, preparing patients for exam, administering injections)

• Ability to interpret data and instructions from written, oral, diagram, or schedule formats

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to explain sensitive information professionally

• Time management and organizational skills to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines using standardized procedures

• General knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and an electronic health record (EHR)

Benefits

Benefits available, including a comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions.

Pay

$33.66 to $47.12/hour. Candidate starting salaries depend on experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.