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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 abilities to support patient care and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Medical Assistant CertificationBLS-Basic Life Support CertificationPhlebotomy CertificationUrgent Care ExperienceElectronic Health Records (EHR) Proficiency
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
- Educate and interact with patients, families/support groups, and healthcare providers to gain confidence and cooperation
- Perform all duties under the direction of a clinician
- Take vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, and administer injections
- Work varied shifts and variable days, including every other weekend
- Support urgent care operations as part of a 40-hour full-time schedule
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
- Completion of a course of study consistent with Medical Assistant requirements specified by the Medical Board of California, 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 certification
- 1 year of recent relevant experience
- Prior urgent care experience and/or phlebotomy certification and/or experience highly favorable
- 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-form 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, Outlook) and electronic health records (EHR)
- Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
- 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 build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers
- Ability to work every other weekend and variable days/shifts
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions
- Full-time regular employee status
- 40 hours per week
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Hard Skills
Taking Vital SignsPreparing Patients for ExaminationsAdministering InjectionsMedical Terminology KnowledgeBasic Medical Assisting SkillsUnderstanding of Human AnatomyUnderstanding of PhysiologyUnderstanding of PathologyTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
Soft Skills
Written Communication SkillsVerbal Communication SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteElectronic Health Records (EHR)
Certifications & Qualifications
High School Diploma or GEDBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification
Industry Keywords
Clinical SupportPatient CareUrgent Care OperationsHealthcare ProvidersPatient Education