Medical Assistant II, Family Medicine

Sutter Health

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

Posted 9/29/2026full-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, preparing patients for examinations, and administering injections. Possesses strong communication and organizational skills to support patient care and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.

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Medical Assistant CertificationBasic Life Support CertificationVital Signs MeasurementElectronic Health Records (EHR)Microsoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Medical AssistingTaking Vital SignsAdministering InjectionsPreparing Patients for ExaminationsMedical TerminologyHuman AnatomyPhysiologyPathologyTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingPatient Interaction

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Records (EHR)Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification

Industry Keywords

Clinical SupportPatient CareHealthcareMedical ProceduresPatient 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
Use 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 examinations, and administer injections
Work Monday–Friday on day/evening shifts, with weekends as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Graduate of a Medical Assistant program and must present diploma 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 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
Ability to accomplish multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions
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
Full-time regular employee status
Day/evening shift schedule
Monday–Friday schedule
Weekend work as needed