Ambulatory Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin

Kaiser Permanente; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Portland, OR is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support within a busy ambulatory care setting. The role involves preparing visits, collecting patient data, assisting clinicians, and ensuring accurate documentation in the EMR.

You will work under supervision, maintain patient flow, and support team goals with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Must obtain Kaiser Medication Administration Competency within 90 days of employment.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Demonstrated literacy in using computers and keyboarding.

Responsibilities

• Clinical tasks include preparing patient visits, collecting subjective and objective data, and assisting clinicians according to protocols.
• Clinical procedures may include routine diagnostic tests and patient care activities under supervision.
• Practice management activities cover scheduling, messaging, and completing follow-ups for patient plans of care.
• Teamwork and professional development activities encompass onboarding support, safety reporting, and competency maintenance.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Portland, OR is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support within a busy ambulatory care setting. The role involves preparing visits, collecting patient data, assisting clinicians, and ensuring accurate documentation in the EMR.

You will work under supervision, maintain patient flow, and support team goals with strong communication and problem-solving skills.