Medical Assistant, Primary Care Float

Sutter Health

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

Posted 10/6/2026part-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 and organizational skills to support patient care teams and ensure efficient workflow in a clinical setting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Assistant CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS)Vital Signs MeasurementElectronic Health Records (EHR)Patient Care Support

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Hard Skills

Taking Vital SignsPreparing Patients for ExaminationsAdministering InjectionsMedical TerminologyHuman Anatomy KnowledgePhysiology KnowledgePathology KnowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Clinical SupportPatient CareHealthcare ProviderPatient InteractionWorkflow 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
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
Work varied shifts, Monday through Friday, with rotating weekend requirements

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, OR completion of a 160-hour Medical Assistant externship
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
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 for explaining sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences
Time management and organizational skills, including prioritization and meeting deadlines
General 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 build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers
Must be available for up to 40 hours during the initial first two weeks to complete required new-hire training

Benefits

Comp & perks

No benefits; position is short-hour/non-benefitted
Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package (posting statement)