Medical Assistant, Allergy

Sutter Health

Medical Assistant supporting allergy providers with clinical and clerical care tasks at Sutter Health’s Palo Alto Medical Foundation. Onsite Burlingame/San Carlos role.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeBurlingame • 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 and preparing patients for exams, while effectively communicating with diverse audiences. Possesses strong organizational and time management abilities to support high-quality patient care in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider CertificationMedical Assisting SkillsPatient Care SupportElectronic Health Records (EHR)Microsoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Taking Vital SignsPreparing Patients for ExamsAdministering InjectionsMedical TerminologyHuman AnatomyPhysiologyPathologyInterpreting DataBasic Medical ProceduresClerical Support

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Records (EHR)Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification

Industry Keywords

Medical AssistantPatient CareHealthcare ProviderPatient FlowWorkflow Management

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 flow and workflow within the department
Assist the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care
Use education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain patient and family cooperation
Perform all duties under the direction of a clinician

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
Completion of a course of study consistent with Medical Assistant requirements specified by the Medical Board of California, with diploma presented within 90 days, OR equivalent Sutter Health training program, OR Sutter Health on-the-job 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 exams, and administering injections
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or 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 ability to meet deadlines within standardized procedures
General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and electronic health records (EHR)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an interruption-prone environment
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established solutions
Ability to collaborate with peers and healthcare providers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions
Full-time regular employment
Day shift, Monday–Friday schedule
No weekend requirements