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Medical Assistant II

Stanford Health Care logoStanford Health Care$28.29–$36.43/hrFull timePosted 1d agoStill open, checked every night
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California

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How this pay compares

This posting states $28.57–$36.43 an hour. Open medical assistant jobs in California post a median of $29.26 an hour, the middle half $26.75–$33.45, across 538 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Medical assistants employed in California earn a median of $23.88 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Union record

By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, a union bargains for workers at Stanford Health Care here: California Nurses Association/National Nurses United at Pleasanton, CA (500 workers, contract up for renewal 23 Apr 2024). The union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in it. Healthcare union contracts.

Medicare rating of Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley

Medicare gives Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley 5 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; California's hospitals average 3.1). 77% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 46% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · California hospitals by rating.

OSHA inspections here

OSHA inspected Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley in Pleasanton, CA on 2 Apr 2024 and cited 3 violations, $980 in penalties as they stand. OSHA inspected Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley in Pleasanton, CA on 3 Oct 2022 and cited 1 violation, $935 in penalties as they stand. A citation says what OSHA found then, not how the site is now. Workplace injuries and OSHA citations.

What California requires of a medical assistant

California issues no medical assistant credential of its own, by its own rules.

Medical assistant jobs and requirements in California

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About the job

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Medicine Partners job.

A Brief Overview

The Medical Assistant functions as a member of the clinic patient care team. The position performs clinical tasks and procedures to support the delivery of care. The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting patients to obtain services in a timely manner and assuring efficient utilization of resources in the coordination of patient care.

The Medical Assistant II performs the duties of the Medical Assistant I, in addition, acquires job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. Performs work in an assigned area to develop expertise needed to be fully functional in an assigned specialty area/clinic.

Locations

Stanford Medicine Partners

What you will do

  • Job Scope:
  • Performs independently all of Level I, in addition, but not limited to the following:
  • Patient portal and inbox message management.
  • Assists with physician procedures.
  • Assists with referral inquiries.
  • Disability paperwork management.
  • Rx Refill & processing prior Authorization.
  • Assists coordinating of clinic huddles.
  • Trainer/new employee orientation.
  • Participates in maintenance of department A3.
  • Assists providers with telemedicine services if needed.
  • Scribing for providers.
  • Knowledge:
  • Same as Level I and, in addition:
  • Requires the ability to independently apply knowledge to perform work, as appropriate.
  • Prioritizes own tasks.
  • Ability to independently check in-basket, refills, patient messages.
  • Electronic Medical Record System Super User.
  • Level of Supervision:
  • Continues to develop knowledge and skills.
  • Work is reviewed for accuracy and completeness.
  • Assignments are selected to provide increased complexity and variety within the specialty area.
  • All other duties as assigned including department-specific functions and responsibilities:
  • Performs other duties as assigned and participates in organization projects as assigned.

Education Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Medical Assistant Diploma from an approved school/institution or equivalent documented training.

Experience Qualifications

  • One (1) to three (3) years of related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Same as Level I and, in addition:
  • Professional verbal and written communication skills stated above in CI Care.
  • Proficient Computer skills including but not limited to; keyboarding, Microsoft Office, and electronic medical records.
  • Applicable scheduling System.
  • Electronic Medical Record System and databases applicable to clinics.
  • Organizational and multi-tasking skills required for varying procedures and managing interruptions.
  • Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative and collaborative manner.

Licenses and Certifications

  • Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare

Providers

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Physical Demands

  • Occasional Sitting.
  • Constant Walking.
  • Constant Standing.
  • Constant Bending.
  • Frequent Squatting.
  • Occasional Climbing.
  • Occasional Kneeling.
  • Seldom Crawling.
  • Constant Hand Use.
  • Frequent Repetitive Motion Hand Use.
  • Frequent Grasping.
  • Occasional Fine Manipulation.
  • Frequent Pushing and Pulling.
  • Occasional Reaching (above shoulder level).
  • Frequent Twisting and Turning (Neck and Waist).
  • Constant Vision (Color, Peripheral, Distance, Focus).

Lifting

  • Frequent lifting of 0 - 10 lbs.
  • Occasional lifting of 11 - 20 lbs.
  • Occasional lifting of 21 - 30 lbs.
  • Occasional lifting of 31 - 40 lbs.
  • Seldom lifting of 40+ lbs.

Carrying

  • Frequent lifting of 0 - 10 lbs.
  • Occasional lifting of 11 - 20 lbs.
  • Occasional lifting of 21 - 30 lbs.
  • Occasional lifting of 31 - 40 lbs.
  • Seldom lifting of 40+ lbs.

Working Environment

  • Seldom Driving cars, trucks, forklifts and other equipment.
  • Constant Working around equipment and machinery. Clinical equipment and machinery.
  • Seldom Walking on uneven ground.
  • Seldom Exposure to excessive noise.
  • Seldom Exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity or wetness.
  • Seldom Exposure to dust, gas, fumes or chemicals.
  • Seldom Working at heights.
  • Frequent Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement.
  • Seldom Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment.
  • Frequent Use of respirator.
  • Constant Working with biohazards such as blood borne pathogens, hospital waste, etc.. Hazardous drugs included.

Blood Borne Pathogens

  • Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues

Travel Requirements

  • 20% travel:

These principles apply to ALL employees:

Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

University HealthCare Alliance dba Stanford Medicine Partners sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

  • Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
  • Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
  • Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $28.57 - $36.43 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

From Stanford Health Care's job posting for 2433 Central Ave, #A - ALAMEDA, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Stanford Health Care

Stanford Health Care is the adult academic health system of Stanford Medicine, anchored by Stanford Hospital, with 622 (source: Stanford Health Care, Stanford Health Care 2025-2026 (By the Numbers)) licensed beds, 2,995 (source: Stanford Health Care, Stanford Health Care 2025-2026 (By the Numbers)) physicians on its active medical staff and clinics across the San Francisco Bay Area. Source: Stanford Health Care, Stanford Health Care 2025-2026 (By the Numbers)

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