Medical Assistant, OBGYN

Sutter Health

. Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care team members .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeSanta Cruz • California • United StatesJunior💰 $34 - $47 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 effective collaboration within a healthcare team.

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

Taking Vital SignsPreparing Patients for ExaminationsAdministering InjectionsMedical TerminologyHuman Anatomy KnowledgePhysiology KnowledgePathology KnowledgeBasic Medical Assisting SkillsInterpreting Medical DataHazardous Drug Management

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

Patient CareClinical SupportClerical SupportPatient FlowMedical Plan of CareNIOSH GuidelinesUSP 800 Guidelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care team members
Perform back-office and patient-related tasks supporting high-quality patient care
Help ensure smooth patient flow 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
Work Monday–Friday on the day shift, with weekend work as needed
Manage hazardous drugs when applicable, following NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines

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
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 to explain 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 in an interrupt-driven environment
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established solutions
Ability to collaborate with peers and healthcare providers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions
Regular employee status
Full-time schedule
Day shift, Monday–Friday
Weekend work as needed