Medical Assistant Lead- Walk In Clinic- North Bay (Travel required)

Company: Sutter Health
Location: Petaluma
Posted on: January 19, 2023

Job Description:

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundations Walk-In Care
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
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
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
4 years requires basic clinical and practical experience as typically acquired in a similar environment.
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, and build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives. Pay Range: 34.62-43.27
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:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends
Benefits:

Yes
Unions:

No
Position Status:

Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:

40
Employee Status:

Regular
Number of Openings:

1
Sutter Health Affiliates are equal opportunity employers EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Schedule/Shift: Regular/ Days

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