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Sutter Health

Medical Assistant, Primary Care Float Pool

Sutter Health

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

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeFremont • California • United StatesJunior💰 $34 - $47 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in Medical Assisting tasks, including taking vital signs and administering injections, while ensuring high-quality patient care and effective communication with patients and healthcare teams. Capable of managing hazardous drugs in compliance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Medical Assisting SkillsBLS-Basic Life Support CertificationElectronic Health Records (EHR)Time ManagementCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills
Taking Vital SignsPreparing Patients for ExamsAdministering InjectionsBasic Medical ProceduresHuman Anatomy KnowledgeMedical TerminologyPathology UnderstandingHazardous Drug ManagementInterpreting Medical DataOrganizational Skills
Soft Skills
Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingIndependence
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 SupportMedical Plan of CareNIOSH GuidelinesUSP 800 Guidelines

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
  • Educate and interact with patients, families, support groups, and healthcare providers
  • Perform duties under the direction of a clinician
  • Perform basic Medical Assisting tasks, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and administering injections
  • Handle hazardous drugs, including managing, storing, preparing, receiving, unpacking, transporting, disposing of, or administering them when required

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 in basic Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and administering injections
  • Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, and schedule-based data and instructions
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and electronic health records (EHR)
  • Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines within standardized procedures
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an interruption-prone environment
  • Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established solutions
  • Ability to collaborate with peers and healthcare providers
  • Ability to handle hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions
  • Regular employee status
  • Full-time schedule
  • Day shifts
  • Monday–Friday schedule
  • Rotating weekends