Medical Assistant, Float Pool

Sutter Health

Medical Assistant providing clinical and clerical support to healthcare providers at Sutter Health. Ensuring smooth workflows and assisting with patient care under clinician direction.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeStockton • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $28 - $39 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 managing time and organizational tasks to support high-quality patient care. Possesses a solid understanding of medical terminology, human anatomy, and electronic health records to facilitate smooth workflow within the healthcare team.

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Medical Assisting SkillsBasic Life Support (BLS)Electronic Health Record (EHR)Time ManagementMedical Terminology

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs MeasurementPatient PreparationInjection AdministrationHuman Anatomy KnowledgePhysiology KnowledgePathology KnowledgeMedical Procedures Knowledge

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementPatient Interaction Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteElectronic Health Record (EHR)

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Industry Keywords

Patient CareHealthcare ProviderMedical Plan of Care

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 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.

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.
OR 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.
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).

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