Medical Assistant II

Sutter Health

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

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeYuba City • California • United StatesLead💰 $29 - $41 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs, administering injections, and preparing patients for examinations. Possesses strong communication and organizational skills to support patient care and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Assistant CertificationBLS-Basic Life Support CertificationVital Signs MeasurementElectronic Health Records (EHR)Time Management

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Hard Skills

Medical AssistingTaking Vital SignsAdministering InjectionsMedical TerminologyHuman AnatomyPhysiologyPathologyMicrosoft Office SuitePatient PreparationClinical Support

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Records (EHR)Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGeneral Education Diploma (GED)BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient CareClinical SupportMedical ProceduresNIOSH GuidelinesUSP 800 Guidelines

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
Educate and interact with patients, families/support groups, and healthcare providers to gain confidence and cooperation
Perform all duties under the direction of a clinician
Take vital signs and prepare patients for examinations
Administer injections
Work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday on day shifts
Work weekends as needed
Handle hazardous drugs when required, following 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 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
Competence 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
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 build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions
Benefits indicated as available
Paid time off, retirement, insurance, or other specific benefits are not detailed in the posting