Medical Assistant II, Internal Medicine

Sutter Health

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

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRoseville • 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 taking vital signs and administering injections, while effectively communicating with patients and healthcare teams. Possesses a solid understanding of medical procedures, human anatomy, and electronic health records to support high-quality patient care.

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BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider CertificationMedical Assisting SkillsElectronic Health Records (EHR)Time Management and Organizational SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Taking Vital SignsPreparing Patients for ExamsAdministering InjectionsMedical TerminologyHuman AnatomyPhysiologyPathologyGeneral Knowledge of Medical ProceduresInterpreting Data and InstructionsProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationIndependenceRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteElectronic Health Records (EHR)

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification

Industry Keywords

Medical AssistantPatient CareNIOSH 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
Integrate education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain patient and family cooperation
Perform all duties under the direction of a clinician
Handle hazardous drugs when required, in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Completion of a course of study consistent with Medical Assistant requirements specified by the Medical Board of California, with diploma presented within 90 days, OR completion of Sutter Health on-the-job medical assisting training equivalent to one year
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 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, 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 build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions
Benefits offered
Full-time regular employee status