Medical Assistant, Pediatric Cardiology

Sutter Health

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

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeDublin • 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 exams, and administering injections. Possesses strong communication and organizational skills to support patient care and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.

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 ExamsAdministering InjectionsMedical TerminologyHuman Anatomy KnowledgePhysiology KnowledgePathology KnowledgeMedical Procedures KnowledgeBasic Medical Assisting SkillsTime Management

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookElectronic Health Records (EHR)

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGeneral Education Diploma (GED)Medical Assistant Program DiplomaBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient CareClinical SupportClerical SupportHealthcare ProviderPatient InteractionMedical Plan of CarePatient CooperationExternshipHealthcare TeamWorkflow Management

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
Travel primarily to 2 sites and potentially to all sites listed in the locations section
Take vital signs, prepare patients for exams, and administer injections
Work Tuesday through Friday on day shifts

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 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 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, and Outlook) and electronic health records (EHR)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to accomplish multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established solutions
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers
Ability to travel primarily to 2 sites and potentially all listed sites

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions
Total rewards program
Regular employee status
Full-time schedule
Day shift
No weekend requirements