Medical Assistant Lead, Pediatrics

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.

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EDUCATION
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

• HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent education/experience
• Other: Completion of a course of study consistent with the requirements for Medical Assistants as specified by the Medical Board of California.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 4 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• General knowledge of various medical procedures, views, and equipment.
• 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, and build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
• Solid understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• 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
• 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.

Pay Range: $24.25-$31.52

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.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.

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