Sutter Health

Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Tech

Sutter Health
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeSacramento • California • United StatesJunior💰 $32 - $45 per hourWebsite
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Demonstrates proficiency in clinical and clerical support, including phlebotomy and specimen handling, while ensuring adherence to medical protocols and effective teamwork dynamics. Possesses strong knowledge of medical terminology and the ability to communicate effectively within a healthcare setting.

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CPTI-Certified Phlebotomy Technician IBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare ProviderKnowledge Of Medical TerminologyKnowledge Of Clinical Protocols For Vital Signs1 Year Of Relevant Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams
  • Perform back office, patient-related, and phlebotomy 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
  • Perform phlebotomy and specimen-handling laboratory procedures within the scope of practice
  • Preserve specimen integrity
  • Integrate education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain patient and family cooperation
  • Handle hazardous drugs as required, in accordance with 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
  • CPTI-Certified Phlebotomy Technician I
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
  • 1 year of recent relevant experience
  • Knowledge of scope of practice for Medical Assistants in the State of California
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations
  • Knowledge of clinical protocols for vital signs
  • Knowledge of normal values for blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature
  • Knowledge of medical positioning for patients
  • Knowledge of effective teamwork dynamics between front and back office staff
  • Sufficient knowledge of medical terminology and the English language to understand and communicate the duties of the position
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions

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Hard Skills
PhlebotomySpecimen HandlingPatient Care SupportMedical TerminologyClinical ProtocolsVital Signs MeasurementMedical PositioningHazardous Drug HandlingWorkflow ManagementPatient Interaction Skills
Soft Skills
TeamworkIndependent WorkCommunicationPatient CooperationMinimal Supervision
Certifications & Qualifications
High School DiplomaGeneral Education Diploma (GED)Medical Assistant Program Diploma
Industry Keywords
NIOSH GuidelinesUSP 800 GuidelinesCalifornia Medical Assistant Scope Of PracticePatient Care TeamsHealthcare Provider