Medical Assistant Lead

Sutter Health

Roseville, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$31.59–$37.90 Per Hour
LOCATION
Roseville, CA
POSTED
5 days ago
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!


Organization:


SMF-Sutter Med Foundation- Central


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 :


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 present diploma within 90 days)

+ OR Completion of Sutter Health on-the-job training equivalent to one year


CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:


+ BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider


TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:


+ 4 years of recent relevant experience.


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:


+ General knowledge of various medical procedures, views, and equipment.

+ Solid understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.

+ Demonstrated Medical Assistant skills such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for exam and administering injections.

+ Ability to provide guidance and be a training resource to less experienced staff.

+ Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

+ Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

+ 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) 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 collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.


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


Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.


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


Pay Range is $31.59 to $37.90 / hour


_The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers 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._

About the Company

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Sutter Health

Sutter Health has a long history in California. Some of our facilities have been providing care in the communities we serve for more than 100 years. Today, we’re proud to partner with more than 12,000 doctors to care for more than 3 million people.

We’re inspired by our Northern California community and work tirelessly to deliver top-rated, affordable healthcare. Doctors, hospitals, care teams and employees in the Sutter Health network are always looking for new, meaningful ways to care for you and your loved ones. We believe that every moment matters when it comes to helping you live a longer, healthier and happier life.

Our not-for-profit network delivers top-rated, personalized care in more than 100 Northern California communities. Recently ranked among the Top 15 Health Systems in the nation by Truven Health Analytics™, our team of more than 50,000 doctors, employees and volunteers partner to spread innovation, improve access to healthcare services and put our patients’ needs first—all to achieve the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Professional Development, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
1921
WEBSITE
https://jobs.sutterhealth.org/