What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant / Patient Service Representative, Rheumatology position at Sutter Health?
Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation is a not for profit corporation that exists to provide medical services, research and education. The foundation provides the infrastructure for the delivery of physician services, and contracts with a separate corporation comprised of physicians and other care providers to deliver the clinical services. This multi-specialty foundation will provide a platform from which new physicians can be recruited to continue to provide physician services in a nonprofit, community setting. The Foundation's vision is to create a medical group that will deliver high quality, market competitive medical services.
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Physician Clinical Supervisor for clinical duties and the Care Center Manager/Supervisor for non-clinical duties, assists providers and other members of the health care team in clinic offices by performing a variety of back office, patient-related tasks and ensuring smooth patient and work flow within the department.
Qualifications:
Medical Assistant I job requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent education / experience required
- Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program which a clinical externship, or a program approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education, California Department of Consumer Affairs required
- Current AHA CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers certificate
- Must receive certification as a Medical Assistant from an approved certifying organization as defined in Medical Assistant II within one (1) year of hire
Medical Assistant II job requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent education / experience required
- Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program which a clinical externship, or a program approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education, California Department of Consumer Affairs required
- Current AHA CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers certificate
- Certified Medical Assistant via one of the following certifying agencies: California Certifying Board for medical Assistants (CCBMA), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (RMA), Multiskilled Medical Certification Institute, Inc (NCMA), and American Medical Certification Association (CMA)
- Minimum of 2 years of Medical Assistant/Specimen Handling-phlebotomy preferred
- Minimum of 2 years demonstrated medical assisting skills in ambulatory care preferred
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Referral Bonus: No
Benefits: Yes
Position Status: Non-Exempt
Union: No
Job Shift: Day
Shift Hours:8 Hour Shift
Days of the Week Scheduled:Monday-Friday
Weekend Requirements: Other
Schedule: Full Time
Hrs Per 2wk Pay Period:80
Applications Accepted:All Applications Accepted