Medical Assistant II, Cardio Thoracic Surgery
$70,013–$98,010 year
On-siteSan Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and the patient care team by performing back office and patient-related tasks that ensure smooth workflow and implement the medical plan of care. Take vital signs, prepare patients for exams, and administer injections while interpreting data and instructions from various formats. Communicate sensitive information clearly to patients, families, and healthcare providers, and prioritize assignments within standardized operating procedures. Work independently and as part of a team in an environment with interruptions, identifying and resolving standard problems using established options. Requires a high school diploma, GED, or completion of a Medical Assistant course, plus BLS certification and one year of recent relevant experience. Full-time, 40-hour week from Monday to Friday.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
- Completion of a course of study consistent with the requirements for Medical Assistants as specified by the Medical Board of California
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
- 1 year of recent relevant experience
- Completion of Sutter Health on-the-job training in medical assisting equivalent to one year
Desired Qualifications
- 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 deadlines
- General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and electronic health record (EHR)
- Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions
- Ability to identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options
- Ability to build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives
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