Medical Assistant - Float

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 Integrate 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 Work Monday-Friday variable day shifts, with stated Saturday and Sunday weekend requirements Support a full-time, 40-hour weekly schedule Demonstrates proficiency in Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and administering injections. Possesses strong communication and organizational skills to support patient care teams and ensure efficient workflow in a clinical setting. Requirements 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 medical assisting training equivalent to one year 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 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-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 meeting deadlines 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 interruptive environment Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established solutions Ability to collaborate with peers and healthcare providers Must be available for Monday-Friday variable schedules and weekend requirements listed as Saturday and Sunday Core Competencies Demonstrates proficiency in Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and administering injections. Possesses strong communication and organizational skills to support patient care teams and ensure efficient workflow in a clinical setting. Highest-signal resume keywords BLS-Basic Life Support Certification Medical Assisting Skills Electronic Health Records (EHR) Microsoft Office Suite Patient Interaction Skills ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Taking Vital Signs Preparing Patients for Examinations Administering Injections Medical Terminology Human Anatomy Physiology Pathology Time Management Organizational Skills Problem Solving Soft Skills Written Communication Verbal Communication Team Collaboration Independence Prioritization Certifications & Qualifications High School Diploma General Education Diploma (GED) BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification Industry Keywords Clinical Support Patient Care Medical Procedures Healthcare Provider Workflow Management Tools & Technologies Electronic Health Records (EHR) Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook #J-18808-Ljbffr