Ambulatory Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Virtual Visits

Kaiser Permanente; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and care teams in an ambulatory clinic. You will prepare patients, perform rooming, collect histories, and assist with exams and procedures under physician supervision.

Clinical duties include basic lab tasks, medication administration per policy, and documenting all care in KP HealthConnect. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program that includes phlebotomy training.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician in delivering comprehensive medical care to the targeted patient population in the ambulatory clinic setting.
• Prepare the patient for the medical examination and perform rooming, history taking, and screening.
• Perform assigned clinical tasks and/or procedures under physician supervision.
• Set up patients for virtual visits and maintain the exam rooms.
• Document care in the KP HealthConnect system and monitor patient flow to minimize wait times.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Computer skills

Education

Medical Assistant program with phlebotomy training

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

KP HealthConnect

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and care teams in an ambulatory clinic. You will prepare patients, perform rooming, collect histories, and assist with exams and procedures under physician supervision.

Clinical duties include basic lab tasks, medication administration per policy, and documenting all care in KP HealthConnect. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for a positive patient experience.