Medical Assistant, Dermatology

Sutter Health

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

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeFremont • 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 exams, and administering injections, while effectively supporting patient care teams and ensuring high-quality patient care. Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills are essential for collaborating with healthcare providers and managing workflow.

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Medical Assisting SkillsBLS-Basic Life Support CertificationElectronic Health Records (EHR)Patient Interaction SkillsTime Management

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Hard Skills

Taking Vital SignsPreparing Patients for ExamsAdministering InjectionsMedical TerminologyHuman AnatomyPhysiologyPathologyBasic Medical ProceduresMicrosoft Office SuiteOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Records (EHR)Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient CareClinical SupportClerical SupportWorkflow ManagementPatient Cooperation

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, prepare patients for exams, and administer injections
Work Monday through Friday on day shifts of 10 hours, with occasional weekend requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Graduate of a Medical Assistant program, with diploma presented within 90 days, OR completion of a 160-hour Medical Assistant externship
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
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, and schedule-based data and instructions
Written and verbal communication skills
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
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established solutions
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers

Benefits

Comp & perks

No benefits; explicitly non-benefited temporary opportunity
Full-time schedule, 40 hours per week
Occasional weekend work
Eligible positions may include a comprehensive benefits package (posting caveat; this position is marked non-benefited)