Medical Assistant, Cardiology

Sutter Health

Medical Assistant supporting cardiology providers and patient care teams at Sutter Health. Performing clinical and clerical tasks, patient preparation, vital signs, injections, and care-plan support.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeDublin • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $34 - $47 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in medical assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and administering injections. Possesses strong communication and organizational skills to effectively support patient care teams and manage workflow in a clinical environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider CertificationMedical Assisting SkillsElectronic Health Records (EHR)Time Management and Organizational SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Taking Vital SignsPreparing Patients for ExaminationsAdministering InjectionsMedical TerminologyHuman AnatomyPhysiologyPathologyInterpreting Data and InstructionsBasic Medical ProceduresProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaborationIndependenceTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteWordExcelOutlook

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDCalifornia Medical Board Requirements for Medical Assistants

Industry Keywords

Patient CareClinical SupportHealthcare ProvidersPatient EducationWorkflow Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and members of patient care teams
Perform back-office and patient-related tasks supporting high-quality patient care
Help ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department
Assist the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care
Educate and interact with patients, families/support groups, and healthcare providers
Perform all duties under the direction of a clinician
Take vital signs, prepare patients for examinations, and administer injections
Interpret written, oral, diagram, and schedule-based data and instructions
Prioritize assignments and meet deadlines within standardized procedures
Work independently and as part of a team in an interruption-prone environment
Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established solutions
Collaborate with peers and healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Completion of a course of study meeting California Medical Board requirements for Medical Assistants, with diploma presented within 90 days, OR completion of Sutter Health on-the-job medical assisting training equivalent to one year
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification
1 year of recent relevant experience
General knowledge of medical procedures, views, and equipment
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
Competency and validation in basic medical assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and administering injections
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, and schedule-based data and instructions
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences
Time management and organizational skills, including prioritization and deadline management
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Knowledge of electronic health records (EHR)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team while managing multiple interrupted tasks
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established solutions
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions
Base pay as part of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program