Medical Assistant, Primary Care Float Pool

Sutter Health

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

Posted 9/22/2026full-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 skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and administering injections, while adhering to NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines. Exhibits strong communication, time management, and organizational skills to support high-quality patient care and effective collaboration within healthcare teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Assisting SkillsBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare ProviderElectronic Health Records (EHR)Vital Signs MeasurementPatient Communication

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Hard Skills

Taking Vital SignsPreparing Patients for ExaminationsAdministering InjectionsMedical TerminologyHuman Anatomy KnowledgePhysiology KnowledgePathology KnowledgeTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationInterpersonal SkillsPatient Interaction Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteElectronic Health Records (EHR)

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDCompletion of Medical Assistant CourseBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Industry Keywords

NIOSH GuidelinesUSP 800 GuidelinesPatient CareHealthcare ProviderMedical Procedures

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
Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous drugs when required, in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Completion of a course of study consistent with Medical Board of California requirements for Medical Assistants, with diploma presented within 90 days
OR completion of Sutter Health on-the-job training in medical assisting equivalent to one year
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 working within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods
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 while handling multiple tasks and interruptions
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established solutions
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions
Full-time regular employee status
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification requirement/support context
Day shift, Monday–Friday schedule with rotating Saturday weekends