Medical Assistant II, Cardiology

Sutter Health

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

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeSacramento • California • United StatesJunior💰 $29 - $41 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in Medical Assisting skills, including vital sign measurement, patient preparation, and injection administration, while ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and effective communication with patients and providers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

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Hard Skills

Medical Assisting SkillsPatient Care SupportBasic Anatomy KnowledgeMedical TerminologyHazardous Drug Handling

Soft Skills

Written Communication SkillsVerbal Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteElectronic Health Records (EHR)

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient CareMedical ProceduresClinical SupportHealthcare ComplianceNIOSH 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
Use education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain patient and family cooperation
Perform all duties under the direction of a clinician
Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous drugs when required

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Graduate of a Medical Assistant program; diploma must be presented within 90 days
Completion of a 160-hour Medical Assistant externship, 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
Competency in basic Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and administering injections
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, 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
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-filled environment
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established solutions
Ability to collaborate with peers and healthcare providers
Ability to handle hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions
Full-time regular employee status
Day shift, Monday–Friday schedule
No weekend requirements