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Medical Assistant, Breast Health – Surgical Oncology
Sutter Health. Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care team members .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates proficiency in Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs and preparing patients for exams, while effectively communicating with diverse audiences. Possesses strong organizational and time management abilities to support high-quality patient care in a clinical setting.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Medical Assistant CertificationBLS-Basic Life Support CertificationClinical Support SkillsElectronic Health Records (EHR)Patient Interaction Skills
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Hard Skills
Vital Signs MeasurementPatient PreparationInjection AdministrationMedical TerminologyHuman Anatomy KnowledgePhysiology KnowledgePathology KnowledgeMedical Procedures KnowledgeTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
Soft Skills
Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingPrioritization
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteElectronic Health Records (EHR)
Certifications & Qualifications
High School Diploma or GEDMedical Assistant Program DiplomaBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification
Industry Keywords
Clinical SupportPatient CarePlastic SurgeryHealthcare ProviderMedical Assisting
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care team members
- 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
- Integrate education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain patient and family cooperation
- Perform all duties under the direction of a clinician
- Cross-train in Plastic Surgery
- Cover Plastic Surgery San Mateo and Plastic Surgery Los Altos as needed
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), verified on the MA school website
- 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
- Competency and validation 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 meeting deadlines
- General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and electronic health records (EHR)
- Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an environment with interruptions
- Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established solutions
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive benefits package
- Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package
- Regular employee status
- Full-time schedule with 40 weekly hours