Medical Assistant, Pediatric Specialties – Float

Sutter Health

Medical Assistant providing clinical and clerical support in pediatric specialties. Collaborating with patient care team in delivering high-quality patient care.

Posted 7/18/2026full-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 preparing patients for exams, while effectively communicating with diverse audiences. Possesses a solid understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology to support high-quality patient care.

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Medical Assisting SkillsBasic Life Support (BLS)Patient Care SupportElectronic Health Record (EHR)Time Management

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs MeasurementPatient PreparationInjection AdministrationMedical TerminologyAnatomy KnowledgePhysiology KnowledgePathology Knowledge

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteElectronic Health Record (EHR)

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Industry Keywords

Patient Care TeamMedical ProceduresHealthcare ProviderPatient InteractionWorkflow 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
Ensures 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 between San Carlos and Daly City

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
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