Medical Assistant, Cardiology

Sutter Health

. Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeWatsonville • California • United StatesJunior💰 $34 - $47 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and administering injections. Possesses strong communication and organizational skills to effectively support patient care teams and manage multiple tasks in a clinical environment.

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Medical Assistant CertificationBasic Life Support CertificationVital Signs MeasurementElectronic Health Records (EHR)Patient Care Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Taking Vital SignsAdministering InjectionsMedical TerminologyHuman Anatomy KnowledgePhysiology KnowledgePathology KnowledgeBasic Medical Assisting SkillsInterpreting Clinical InformationTime 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 Certification

Industry Keywords

Clinical SupportPatient CareHealthcare ProvidersStandard Operating ProceduresPatient Interaction

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
Take vital signs and prepare patients for examinations
Administer injections
Interpret and communicate clinical and administrative information
Work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods
Prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks
Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems
Collaborate with peers and healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives

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 a 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 medical procedures, views, and equipment
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
Competence in basic Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and administering injections
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, and schedule-based data and instructions
Written and verbal communication skills for explaining 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 work independently and as part of a team in an interruption-prone environment
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established solutions
Ability to collaborate with peers and healthcare providers
Ability to work onsite in Santa Cruz Watsonville

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time, benefited opportunity
Comprehensive benefits package
Monday–Friday schedule
No weekend requirements
40 hours per week