Medical Assistant, Lead - Cardiology

About the role

Assists with maintaining efficient patient flow and quality care during clinic/department hours. Provides back-up support for the team, including all functions of a medical assistant. Supports clinic/department leaders in training new staff. Integrates education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from patients, their families, 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.

Requirements

• 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 (must present diploma within 90 days) or completion of Sutter Health on-the-job training equivalent to one year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
• 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 exams, 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 in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Written and verbal communication 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 records (EHR).
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions, identifying, evaluating, and resolving standard problems, and building collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Shift: Days, 8 hours per day.
• Days of the week: Monday - Friday.
• Weekend requirements: None.

Pay

Pay range is $30.13 to $42.18 per hour. The compensation range may vary based on geographic location, candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.

Benefits

Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.