Medical Assistant, Urgent Care

Sutter Health

. Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care team members .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeBerkeley • 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 and preparing patients for exams, while effectively communicating with diverse audiences. Capable of managing time and organizational tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

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Hard Skills

Medical AssistingVital SignsPatient PreparationInjectionsMedical TerminologyAnatomy KnowledgePhysiology KnowledgePathology Knowledge

Soft Skills

Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteElectronic Health Records (EHR)

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGeneral Education Diploma (GED)Medical Assistant Program DiplomaBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Industry Keywords

Patient CareClinical SupportHealthcare ProvidersMedical ProceduresPatient Interaction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care team members
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
Apply education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain patient and family cooperation
Perform all duties under the direction of a clinician

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 Medical Assistant externship (160 hours)
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 to explain 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 interruption-heavy environment
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established solutions
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefited full-time limited-term opportunity
Comprehensive benefits package
Eligible positions include a comprehensive total rewards program