Medical Assistant II, Medical Oncology

Sutter Health

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

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeAuburn • 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, preparing patients for examinations, and administering injections. Possesses strong communication, time management, and organizational skills to support high-quality patient care and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.

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

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Hard Skills

Taking Vital SignsPreparing Patients for ExaminationAdministering InjectionsMedical TerminologyHuman Anatomy KnowledgePathology KnowledgeBasic Medical Assisting SkillsInterpreting Clinical InformationProblem ResolutionHazardous Drug Handling

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Records (EHR)Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDMedical Assistant Program DiplomaBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification

Industry Keywords

Clinical SupportPatient CareHealthcare ProvidersNIOSH 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
Take vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, and administer injections
Interpret and communicate clinical information to diverse audiences
Prioritize assignments and complete multiple tasks within standardized procedures
Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems
Collaborate with peers and healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives
Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous drugs as applicable

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 Medical Assistant externship (160 hours)
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 examination, and administering injections
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-form data and instructions
Written and verbal communication skills
Time management and organizational skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and electronic health records (EHR)
Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an environment with interruptions
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established options
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers
Ability to work Monday–Friday, day shift, 40 hours per week
Ability to handle hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines

Benefits

Comp & perks

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