Sutter Health

Medical Assistant, Allergy

Sutter Health
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • United StatesJunior💰 $34 - $47 per hourWebsite
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Demonstrates proficiency in Medical Assisting skills, including patient preparation, vital sign measurement, and injection administration, while effectively communicating with diverse patient populations. Possesses strong organizational and time management abilities to support clinical workflows and ensure high-quality patient care.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Medical Assistant CertificationBasic Life Support CertificationPatient Care SupportVital Signs MeasurementElectronic Health Record (EHR) Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams
  • Perform back-office and patient-related tasks supporting high-quality patient care
  • Help ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department
  • Assist the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care
  • Apply education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain patient and family cooperation
  • Perform all duties under the direction of a clinician
  • Work Monday–Friday day shifts, with rotating weekends
  • Handle hazardous drugs when required, in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
  • Graduate of a Medical Assistant program; must present diploma within 90 days
  • Completion of Medical Assistant externship (160 hours)
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification
  • 1 year of recent relevant experience
  • 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, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and administering injections
  • Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based data and instructions
  • Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences
  • Time management and organizational skills, including prioritization and working within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods
  • General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and electronic health record (EHR)
  • Ability to prioritize assignments, work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple tasks amid interruptions, resolve standard problems using established options, and collaborate with peers and healthcare providers

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions
  • Benefits: Yes

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Hard Skills
Medical Assisting SkillsVital Signs MeasurementPatient PreparationInjection AdministrationMedical TerminologyHuman Anatomy KnowledgePhysiology KnowledgePathology KnowledgeTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
Soft Skills
Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingPrioritization
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteElectronic Health Record (EHR)
Certifications & Qualifications
High School DiplomaMedical Assistant Program DiplomaBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification
Industry Keywords
Clinical SupportPatient CareNIOSH GuidelinesUSP 800 GuidelinesHealthcare Provider