ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Department, PAMF Surgery Centers: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Department, PAMF Cardiology: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Department, Oncology:Oncology ...
ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Department, PAMF Surgery Centers: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Department, PAMF Cardiology: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Department, Oncology:Oncology ...
ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Department, PAMF Surgery Centers: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Department, PAMF Cardiology: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Department, Oncology: Oncology ...
ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Department, PAMF Surgery Centers: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Department, PAMF Cardiology: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Department, Oncology: Oncology ...
ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Department, PAMF Surgery Centers: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Department, PAMF Cardiology: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Department, Oncology: Oncology ...
ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Department, PAMF Surgery Centers: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Department, PAMF Cardiology: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Department, Oncology: Oncology ...
Lactation Consultant
Fremont, CA · On-site
$56.60 - $73.57/hr
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALD Position Overview: Responsible for the overall coordination, planning and management of patient and family education related to breastfeeding. Is accountable for ...
Lactation Consultant
Fremont, CA · On-site
$56.60 - $73.57/hr
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALD Position Overview: Responsible for the overall coordination, planning and management of patient and family education related to breastfeeding. Is accountable for ...
Lactation Consultant
$56.60 - $73.57/hr
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALD Position Overview: Responsible for the overall coordination, planning and management of patient and family education related to breastfeeding. Is accountable for ...
Lactation Consultant
$56.60 - $73.57/hr
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALD Position Overview: Responsible for the overall coordination, planning and management of patient and family education related to breastfeeding. Is accountable for ...
Lactation Consultant
Fremont, CA · On-site
$56.60 - $73.57/hr
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALD Position Overview: Responsible for the overall coordination, planning and management of patient and family education related to breastfeeding. Is accountable for ...
Lactation Consultant
Fremont, CA · On-site
$56.60 - $73.57/hr
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALD Position Overview: Responsible for the overall coordination, planning and management of patient and family education related to breastfeeding. Is accountable for ...
Genetic Counselor, III
Sunnyvale, CA · Hybrid
$119K - $179K/yr
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD Position Overview: Under general supervision, responsible for providing genetic counseling to all assigned clients. Oversee and participate in the counseling of ...
Genetic Counselor, III
Sunnyvale, CA · Hybrid
$119K - $179K/yr
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD Position Overview: Under general supervision, responsible for providing genetic counseling to all assigned clients. Oversee and participate in the counseling of ...
Supervisor, Facility Technicians
$55.46 - $69.32/hr
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation SCD Position Overview: In an ambulatory setting, supervises the day to day activities of staff and contract personnel, providing direction regarding building ...
Supervisor, Facility Technicians
$55.46 - $69.32/hr
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation SCD Position Overview: In an ambulatory setting, supervises the day to day activities of staff and contract personnel, providing direction regarding building ...
Genetic Counselor, III
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$119K - $179K/yr
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD Position Overview: Under general supervision, responsible for providing genetic counseling to all assigned clients. Oversee and participate in the counseling of ...
Genetic Counselor, III
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$119K - $179K/yr
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD Position Overview: Under general supervision, responsible for providing genetic counseling to all assigned clients. Oversee and participate in the counseling of ...
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD Position Overview: Kickstart your Pelvic and Women's Health career as a Physical Therapist Resident at Sutter Health! Join our structured residency program to ...
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD Position Overview: Kickstart your Pelvic and Women's Health career as a Physical Therapist Resident at Sutter Health! Join our structured residency program to ...
Pelvic and Women's Health Physical Therapy Resident
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$108K/yr
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD Position Overview: Kickstart your Pelvic and Women's Health career as a Physical Therapist Resident at Sutter Health! Join our structured residency program to ...
Pelvic and Women's Health Physical Therapy Resident
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$108K/yr
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD Position Overview: Kickstart your Pelvic and Women's Health career as a Physical Therapist Resident at Sutter Health! Join our structured residency program to ...
PAMF's Burlingame Center is located within walking distance of the Bay Area Rapid Transit line (BART) that connects most Bay Area cities, including San Francisco, and Caltrain providing commuter rail ...
PAMF's Burlingame Center is located within walking distance of the Bay Area Rapid Transit line (BART) that connects most Bay Area cities, including San Francisco, and Caltrain providing commuter rail ...
RN Clinic Supervisor, General and vascular surgery
Burlingame, CA · On-site
$198K - $262K/yr
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation MPD Position Overview: Provides clinical and administrative direction to personnel and activities of nursing clinic associated with providing quality patient care.
RN Clinic Supervisor, General and vascular surgery
Burlingame, CA · On-site
$198K - $262K/yr
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation MPD Position Overview: Provides clinical and administrative direction to personnel and activities of nursing clinic associated with providing quality patient care.
Surgery Scheduler III, General Surgery
San Mateo, CA · On-site
$32.39 - $40.48/hr
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation MPD Position Overview: Maintains scheduling for surgical and specialized procedures for assigned department(s). Breast Surgical Oncology (General Surgery) and cross ...
Surgery Scheduler III, General Surgery
San Mateo, CA · On-site
$32.39 - $40.48/hr
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation MPD Position Overview: Maintains scheduling for surgical and specialized procedures for assigned department(s). Breast Surgical Oncology (General Surgery) and cross ...
Nurse Practitioner, Family & Internal Medicine Float
$95.33 - $133.46/hr
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation SCD Position Overview: Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician. Functions within the full scope of ...
Nurse Practitioner, Family & Internal Medicine Float
$95.33 - $133.46/hr
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation SCD Position Overview: Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician. Functions within the full scope of ...
PAMF s Burlingame Center is located within walking distance of the Bay Area Rapid Transit line (BART) that connects most Bay Area cities, including San Francisco, and Caltrain providing commuter rail ...
PAMF s Burlingame Center is located within walking distance of the Bay Area Rapid Transit line (BART) that connects most Bay Area cities, including San Francisco, and Caltrain providing commuter rail ...
Physician, Otolaryngology (Burlingame, CA)
Burlingame, CA · On-site
$328K - $425K/yr
PAMF's Burlingame Center is located within walking distance of the Bay Area Rapid Transit line (BART) that connects most Bay Area cities, including San Francisco, and Caltrain providing commuter rail ...
Physician, Otolaryngology (Burlingame, CA)
Burlingame, CA · On-site
$328K - $425K/yr
PAMF's Burlingame Center is located within walking distance of the Bay Area Rapid Transit line (BART) that connects most Bay Area cities, including San Francisco, and Caltrain providing commuter rail ...
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant II
$38.05 - $49.46/hr
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD Position Overview: Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require judgment and knowledge of sophisticated equipment. Assists in areas such as ...
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant II
$38.05 - $49.46/hr
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD Position Overview: Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require judgment and knowledge of sophisticated equipment. Assists in areas such as ...
Dosimetrist III
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$180K - $234K/yr
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD Position Overview: To provide high quality, professional and compassionate radiation therapy dosimetry work, under the direction of a leadership. The this ...
Dosimetrist III
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$180K - $234K/yr
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD Position Overview: To provide high quality, professional and compassionate radiation therapy dosimetry work, under the direction of a leadership. The this ...
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant II
$38.05 - $49.46/hr
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD Position Overview: Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require judgment and knowledge of sophisticated equipment. Assists in areas such as ...
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant II
$38.05 - $49.46/hr
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD Position Overview: Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require judgment and knowledge of sophisticated equipment. Assists in areas such as ...
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What is the difference between Pamf vs Medical Assistant?
| Aspect | Pamf | Medical Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Varies; often includes patient registration, insurance, and administrative training | Certified or registered; includes clinical skills and administrative duties |
| Work Environment | Primary care clinics, outpatient settings, healthcare networks | Clinics, hospitals, outpatient facilities |
| Employer & Industry | Healthcare providers, hospitals, clinics | Hospitals, clinics, physician offices |
| Common Search/Comparison | Patient registration, healthcare administration | Clinical procedures, patient care |
While Pamf staff may handle administrative and patient registration tasks within healthcare settings, Medical Assistants perform both clinical and administrative duties, often requiring certification. Both roles are essential in outpatient healthcare environments, but Medical Assistants typically have more clinical responsibilities.
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Full-time
Medical, Vision
Posted 22 days ago
Sutter Health rating
8.3
Based on 318 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
39th of 885 rated healthcare providers
Job description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization:
SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - SouthPosition Overview:
Provides direct and indirect patient care to clinic patients and their families utilizing the nursing processes of comprehensive patient assessment, development and implementation of nursing care plans and patient education, and on-going evaluation. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area. Develops, implements, coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.(Intended for use by Medical Foundation only)
Job Description:
These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING OF PATIENT CARE
Conducts patient assessment encompassing physiological, spiritual and emotional areas and determines level of needed services.
Collaborates and communicates with physicians and mid-level practitioners to interpret, adjust, and coordinate patient care services.
Partners with peers, other healthcare providers, and management to effectively streamline patient workflow, improve patient outcomes, and provide the highest care quality
PROVISION OF PATIENT CARE
Provides competent, compassionate and cost-effective patient care in accordance with policies, scientific principles, evidence-based nursing practice/process, nursing objectives and standards of care.
Administers medications and therapeutic agents to implement a treatment, disease prevention or rehabilitation regimen as ordered by a physician or mid-level provider.
Delegates tasks appropriately/effectively to team members based on legal scopes of practice, licensure, educational preparation, appropriate guidelines and individual capability.
Communicates with and explains treatments/activities to patient and family in a clear, open- ended, collaborative manner showing care and concern, using teach back to ensure patient understanding of explanations, and integrating patient learning and educational needs.
Maintains mindfulness in delivery of individualized care and in communication with patients and families, with a safety focus
Upholds the confidentiality of all patients protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional or inappropriate disclosure. Remains current in advancements, trends, and best practices related to acute care and area of specialty and in professional nursing practice.
CLINIC SUPPORT
Provides services as needed to ensure efficient and effective clinical operations.
Provides orientation and training to new staff.
Orders and stocks supply.
Provides direction to others and assists with patient care activities.
Participates in improving the quality of patient care by identifying areas for improvement with the organization and /or department.
Works as a team member on an interdisciplinary team and as a leader in the clinical setting when appropriate.
EDUCATION
Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
RN-Registered Nurse of California
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
Department, Any Pediatric Care: PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support
SVMF - Emergency Services & Oncology Department: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Department, MVSC PACU: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Department, Urgent Care: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Department, PAMF Surgery Centers: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Department, PAMF Cardiology: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Department, Oncology:Oncology Nursing Certification (e.g., OCN, CPHON, CBCN, BMTCN, AOCNP) issued by ONCC, if required by department or entity, within one (1) year for RNs with one or more years of oncology practice prior to hire/transfer, or two (2) years for RNs new to oncology at the time of hire/transfer.
Department, Oncology: RN new to oncology or less than one year of oncology experience, completion of ONS Foundations of Oncology Nursing Practice courses within 90 days
Department, Oncology, Infusion, or any administering chemotherapy/immunotherapy for oncology: Obtain ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Provider Card within 90 days (unless alternate timeframe determined by department or entity)
Department, SGMF Cardiology: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
2 years recent relevant experience
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrated knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.
Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record.
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ensure the privacy of each patient's protected health information (PHI).
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job Requirements
Job Shift:
DaysSchedule:
Full TimeShift Hours:
8Days of the Week:
Monday - FridayWeekend Requirements:
OccasionallyBenefits:
YesUnions:
NoPosition Status:
Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:
40Employee Status:
RegularEmployees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $82.55 to $108.96 / hourThe compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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