Medical Assistant, Developmental Pediatrics

Sutter Health

Medical Assistant providing clinical and clerical support to patient care teams at Sutter Health. Ensuring quality patient care and assisting with medical plans while managing workflow in the department.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeDaly City • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $33 - $41 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs and administering injections, while effectively communicating with patients and healthcare providers. Possesses strong organizational and time management abilities to support high-quality patient care and workflow.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Assisting CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS)Patient Care SupportVital Signs MeasurementElectronic Health Record (EHR) Management

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Hard Skills

Medical TerminologyHuman AnatomyPhysiologyPathologyVital SignsPatient PreparationInjection AdministrationData InterpretationTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProfessionalismSensitivity

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteElectronic Health Record (EHR)

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDMedical Assistant TrainingBLS-Basic Life Support

Industry Keywords

Patient CareHealthcareClinical SupportBack Office TasksWorkflow Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team(s)
Performs 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
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.
Travel may be required to Daly City, San Carlos, Campbell & Fremont.

Requirements

What you’ll need

HS Diploma: 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.
Completion of Sutter Health on-the-job training in medical assisting equivalent to one year
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
1 year of recent relevant experience.
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).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.