Medical Assistant II, Family Medicine

Sutter Health

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

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeModesto • California • United StatesJunior💰 $28 - $39 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core 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 collaborative healthcare environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Assistant CertificationBLS-Basic Life Support CertificationVital Signs MeasurementElectronic Health Records (EHR)Microsoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Medical Assisting SkillsVital SignsPatient PreparationInjections AdministrationMedical TerminologyHuman AnatomyPhysiologyPathologyTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingInterpersonal Skills

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 SupportClerical SupportHealthcare ProvidersPatient 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
Integrate education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain patient and family cooperation
Perform all duties under the direction of a clinician
Work day shifts, Monday through Friday, with weekends as needed
Work 40 hours per week in an onsite, limited-term position

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
Competence 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, 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