What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical assistant clinic position at PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD?
Position Overview :
Receives training to provide clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team(s) by performing a variety of back office and patient-related tasks supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Helps ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department and assists the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care.
Performs all duties under the direction of a clinician.
Job Description :
These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job.
Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).
This is a full-time, benefited, limited term position
EDUCATION :
HS Diploma : High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Other : Completion of a course of study consistent with the requirements for Medical Assistants as specified by the Medical Board of California (must provide diploma within 90 days of hire)
OR Other : Equivalent Sutter Health training program.
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE :
American Heart Association (AHA) BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE :
General knowledge of various medical procedures, views, and equipment.
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Competent and validated in basic Medical Assisting skills such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for exam, and administering injections.
Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline.
General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Job Shift : Days
Days
Schedule : Full Time
Full Time
Shift Hours : Days of the Week :
Days of the Week : Monday - Friday
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements :
As Needed, Occasionally
Benefits : Unions :
Unions : Position Status :
Position Status : Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours : Employee Status :
Employee Status :
Limited Term (Fixed Term)
Number of Openings :
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE / M / F / Disability / Veterans.
Pay Range is $29.91 to $37.39 / hour
The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled.
Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs.
Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law.
Last updated : 2024-07-12
Salary : $30 - $37