Ambulatory Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Kaiser Permanente; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Reston, VA seeks a Medical Assistant under physician supervision to support providers and staff in delivering comprehensive patient care in the ambulatory clinic. Responsibilities include preparing patients, rooming, taking histories, performing clinical tasks, assisting with exams and virtual visits, documenting in KP HealthConnect, and ensuring smooth clinic operation.

Requires graduation from an accredited MA program with phlebotomy training and relevant certifications;

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program that includes phlebotomy training.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Medical Assistant credentials (NCCT/AMCA/AMT/AAMA) and BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician in providing comprehensive medical care in ambulatory clinic.
• Prepare patient for examination and rooming; collect histories.
• Perform clinical tasks and procedures.
• Set up patient for virtual visit; turnover room after visit.
• Chaperone exams; schedule follow-ups as directed.
• Document care in KP HealthConnect.
• Monitor patient flow to minimize wait times.
• Assist with inventory and maintain stocked exam rooms.
• Administer medications per policy; perform basic tests under supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication (written and verbal)

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Adaptability to policy

Education

Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program with phlebotomy training

High School Diploma or GED

NCCT National Certified Medical Assistant

Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (AMCA)

Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

KP HealthConnect EMR

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Reston, VA seeks a Medical Assistant under physician supervision to support providers and staff in delivering comprehensive patient care in the ambulatory clinic. Responsibilities include preparing patients, rooming, taking histories, performing clinical tasks, assisting with exams and virtual visits, documenting in KP HealthConnect, and ensuring smooth clinic operation.

Requires graduation from an accredited MA program with phlebotomy training and relevant certifications;