Medical Assistant II, Family Practice

Sutter Health

Medical Assistant II providing clinical and clerical support to Sutter Health family-practice clinicians. Preparing patients, taking vital signs, administering injections, and supporting care workflows.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeAuburn • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $29 - $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, preparing patients for examinations, and administering injections, while effectively collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure high-quality patient care. Possesses strong organizational and communication skills to manage multiple tasks and interact with diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Assisting SkillsBLS-Basic Life Support CertificationElectronic Health Records (EHR)Time-Management SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Taking Vital SignsPreparing Patients for ExaminationsAdministering InjectionsMedical TerminologyHuman Anatomy KnowledgePhysiology KnowledgePathology KnowledgeProblem SolvingStandardized ProceduresMedical Procedures Knowledge

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime-Management SkillsCollaboration SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteElectronic Health Records (EHR)

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification

Industry Keywords

Medical AssistingPatient CareHealthcare ProvidersClinical SupportClerical SupportPatient WorkflowNIOSH GuidelinesUSP 800 Guidelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams
Perform back-office and patient-related tasks supporting high-quality patient care
Help ensure smooth patient and department workflow
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 and prepare patients for examinations
Administer injections
Manage multiple tasks and prioritize assignments within standardized procedures
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 Medical Board of California 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
Competence and validation in basic Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and administering injections
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, and schedule instructions
Written and verbal communication skills for explaining sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences
Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines
General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and electronic health records (EHR)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an interruption-filled environment
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established solutions
Ability to collaborate with peers and healthcare providers
Ability to handle hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions
Benefits: Yes
Monday–Friday schedule with weekend work as needed