Sutter Health

Medical Assistant II, Walk-in Clinic

Sutter Health
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeSacramento • California • United StatesJunior💰 $29 - $41 per hourWebsite
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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 diverse audiences. Capable of managing time and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Medical Assistant CertificationBasic Life Support Certification1 Year Relevant ExperienceKnowledge of Medical TerminologyProficient in Electronic Health Records

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, family, support-group, and provider cooperation
  • Perform all duties under the direction of a clinician
  • Travel as needed between Auburn, Citrus Heights, Folsom, Rocklin, Roseville, and Sacramento locations
  • Work day shifts with variable days and rotating weekends

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
  • Completion of a course of study consistent with the requirements for Medical Assistants as specified by the Medical Board of California; diploma must be presented within 90 days
  • Or completion of Sutter Health on-the-job training equivalent to one year
  • Or equivalent Sutter Health Training program approved for SBMF and SCH
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
  • MA Certification by a California Medical Board recognized agency is required to be eligible for incentive
  • 1 year of recent relevant experience
  • General knowledge of various medical procedures, views, and equipment
  • Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
  • Competent and validated 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; ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines within standardized procedures
  • 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-heavy environment
  • Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established options
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package

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Hard Skills
Taking Vital SignsPreparing Patients for ExamsAdministering InjectionsUnderstanding of Human AnatomyKnowledge of Medical ProceduresTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsInterpreting Medical DataBasic Computer SkillsMedical Assisting Skills
Soft Skills
Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-SolvingBuilding Relationships
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteElectronic Health Records
Certifications & Qualifications
High School Diploma or GEDMedical Assistant CertificationBLS-Basic Life Support Certification
Industry Keywords
Patient CareHealthcare SupportClinical SupportClerical SupportPatient InteractionMedical Plan of CareSutter Health TrainingCalifornia Medical BoardHealthcare ProvidersPatient Workflow