Medical Assistant II, Pulmonology
Company: Sutter Health
Location: Modesto
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Organization:SGMF-Sutter Gould Med FoundationPosition Overview:
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. Integrates education, technical competence,
and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation
from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare
providers. Performs all duties under the direction of a
clinician.Job Description: EDUCATION
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) or
equivalent education/experience.
- Completion of a course of study consistent with the
requirements for Medical Assistants as specified by the Medical
Board of California.
- Equivalent Sutter Health Training program. CERTIFICATION &
LICENSURE
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider DEPARTMENT REQUIRED
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) -
Medical Assisting program with possession of a current certificate
or registration through any of the following organizations:
- California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants
(CCBMA-C)
- American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
- American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- National Healthcareer Association (NHA) PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- 1 year basic clinical and practical experience as typically
acquired in a similar environment. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- 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 collaborate relationships with peers and other
healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate
objectives. License/Certifications: BLS-Basic Life Support
Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association, CMA-Certified
Medical Assistant - American Association of Medical
AssistantsEducation:Vocational/Technical/Trade Certificate
(Required)Job Shift:DaysSchedule:Full TimeShift Hours:8Days of the
Week:Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, WednesdayWeekend
Requirements:NoneBenefits:YesUnions:NoPosition Status:
Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:40Employee Status:Limited Term (Fixed
Term)Number of Openings:1Sutter Health Affiliates are equal
opportunity employers EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Schedule/Shift:
Limited Term (Fixed Term)/ Days
Keywords: Sutter Health, Modesto , Medical Assistant II, Pulmonology, Healthcare , Modesto, California
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