Medical Assistant, OBGYN

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Takes vital signs
• Prepares patients for exam
• Administers injections
• Interprets data and instructions
• Communicates with patients, their families, and other healthcare providers
• Prioritizes assignments and works within standardized policies and scientific methods
• Builds collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED
• Completion of Sutter Health on-the-job training in medical assisting
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of various medical procedures, views, and equipment
• Understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
• Competence and validation in basic Medical Assisting skills
• Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally
• Time management and organizational skills
• Computer applications proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite and electronic health record (EHR)

Benefits

Yes

Pay

$27.89 to $39.04 / hour

Schedule

Full Time, 8 Days Of The Week Monday - Friday

Shift Hours

Not specified

Requirements

• None

Qualifications

• Education: HS Diploma or GED
• Certification: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Skills

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