Medical Assistant, Urgent Care

Sutter Health

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

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeCastro Valley • 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 administering injections, while effectively communicating with patients and healthcare teams. Possesses strong organizational and time management abilities to support high-quality patient care in a dynamic environment.

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Medical Assisting SkillsBLS-Basic Life Support CertificationElectronic Health Records (EHR)Communication SkillsTime Management

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Hard Skills

Taking Vital SignsPreparing Patients for ExaminationsAdministering InjectionsMedical TerminologyHuman AnatomyPhysiologyPathologyMedical ProceduresBasic Life SupportMedical Assistant Externship

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteWordExcelOutlookElectronic Health Records (EHR)

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient CareClinical SupportClerical SupportHealthcare ProvidersPatient Education

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 care 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 all duties under the direction of a clinician
Perform medical assisting tasks such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and administering injections

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, 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
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and electronic health records (EHR)
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 options
Ability to collaborate with peers and healthcare providers
Ability to work every other weekend and variable days/shifts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions