Medical Assistant II, Podiatry

Sutter Health

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

Posted 10/8/2026full-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 collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure high-quality patient care. Possesses strong communication, time management, and organizational skills to support clinical and clerical tasks within a healthcare setting.

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 PreparationInjectionsMedical TerminologyAnatomy KnowledgePhysiology KnowledgePathology KnowledgeData InterpretationTime Management

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

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 SupportMedical ProceduresHealthcare Providers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams
Performs back-office and patient-related tasks supporting high-quality patient care
Helps ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department
Assists the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care
Uses education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain patient and family cooperation
Performs all duties under the direction of a clinician

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) OR completion of a 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
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
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
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established options
Ability to collaborate with peers and healthcare providers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions
Monday–Friday schedule
No weekend requirements
8-hour shifts