Medical Assistant, Podiatry

Sutter Health

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

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeMountain View • 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 collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.

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Medical Assistant CertificationBLS-Basic Life Support CertificationVital Signs MeasurementElectronic Health Records (EHR)Patient Care Support

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Hard Skills

Taking Vital SignsPreparing Patients for ExaminationAdministering InjectionsMedical TerminologyHuman Anatomy KnowledgePhysiology KnowledgePathology KnowledgeMedical Procedures KnowledgeBasic Medical Assisting SkillsTime Management

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteElectronic Health Records (EHR)

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDMedical Assistant Program DiplomaBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient CareClinical SupportClerical SupportHealthcare ProviderMultitasking Environment

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
Use 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
Prioritize assignments and meet deadlines within standardized procedures
Work independently and collaboratively while accomplishing multiple tasks
Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established solutions

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), verified on the MA school website
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification
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
Competency and validation in basic Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for exam, and administering injections
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-form data and instructions
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences
Well-developed time management and organizational skills
General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and electronic health records (EHR)
Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an interrupted, multitask 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

Full-time, benefited opportunity
Comprehensive benefits package
Pay range includes base pay as part of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program