Medical Assistant, Family Medicine

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Organization

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD

Position Overview

Assists with maintaining efficient patient flow and quality care during clinic/department hours. Provides back up support for the team, which includes all functions of a medical assistant work. Supports clinic/department leaders in training new staff. Integrates education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers. Maintains infection control and safety requirements, office policies, procedures and standards. Performs all duties under the direction of a clinician and works within the scope of practice.

Job Description

Provides 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. Integrates education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers. Performs all duties under the direction of a clinician.

Education

HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

Other: Graduate of a Medical Assistant program (Must present diploma within 90 days)

OR Completion of Medical Assistant externship (160 hours)

Certification & Licensure

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Typical Experience

1 year of recent relevant experience.

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 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.
• 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 collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
  
  

Physical Activities And Requirements

See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job Requirement

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

None

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $40.73 to $57.02 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.