Asst, Medical II

Kaiser Permanente; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Sandy Springs, GA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and nurses during patient encounters. You will collect clinical data, perform point-of-care testing, administer medications within scope, and help ensure exam rooms are prepared for visits.

Responsibilities include immunizations, assisting with procedures, documenting in the EHR, and participating in team meetings and quality improvement initiatives. 32 hours weekly, day shift.

Qualifications

• 1000 hours of back-office experience required (within 1 year).
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Medical Assistant Certification OR Registered Medical Assistant certification OR BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to providers and nurses during patient care encounters.
• Collects clinical information and completes point of care testing.
• Assists practitioners with examinations, procedures, and draping.
• Administers in-scope immunizations and medications as ordered.
• Documents patient care in the electronic medical record.
• Participates in unit-based teams and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintains exam rooms clean and stocked for visits.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification / BLS

Job description

Job Summary

Within a team environment, provides support to providers and nurses during patient care encounters. Collects clinical information, completes point of care testing, ensures exam rooms are clean and stocked for patient visits, assists practitioners with examinations, treatment, or procedures, administers prescribed medications within scope, performs follow-up care per provider instructions, and schedules follow-up appointments as ordered. Resolves patient concerns promptly and maintains departmental quality Improvement standards.

• Adheres to Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures, principles of responsibilities, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with patients and members of the healthcare team.
• Completes patient intake, including vital signs, height, weight, and hearing and vision screening, as indicated.
• Identifies care gaps and schedules care gap visits/procedures, as indicated.
• Prepares consent, school, and work forms for provider to review and sign.
• Ensures exam rooms are clean and stocked with essential supplies and equipment for patient visits/procedures.
• Completes point of care testing.
• Administers in-scope immunizations and medications, as ordered, and provides patients with the most recent Vaccine Information Statement (VIS).
• Assists practitioners with examinations, including positioning and draping the patient, passing instruments in a sterile manner, and assisting with minor procedures.
• Documents patient care and education in the electronic medical record.
• Actively participates in Unit Based Team (UBT) and staff meetings, department-specific education, and quality improvement initiatives.
• May perform other in-scope duties as assigned.

Essential Responsibilities

• Adheres to Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures, principles of responsibilities, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with patients and members of the healthcare team.
• Completes patient intake, including vital signs, height, weight, and hearing and vision screening, as indicated.
• Identifies care gaps and schedules care gap visits/procedures, as indicated.
• Prepares consent, school, and work forms for provider to review and sign.
• Ensures exam rooms are clean and stocked with essential supplies and equipment for patient visits/procedures.
• Completes point of care testing.
• Administers in-scope immunizations and medications, as ordered, and provides patients with the most recent Vaccine Information Statement (VIS).
• Assists practitioners with examinations, including positioning and draping the patient, passing instruments in a sterile manner, and assisting with minor procedures.
• Documents patient care and education in the electronic medical record.
• Actively participates in Unit Based Team (UBT) and staff meetings, department-specific education, and quality improvement initiatives.
• May perform other in-scope duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• 1000 hours of back-office experience required (within 1 year).

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Medical Assistant Certificate from American Association of Medical Assistants OR Registered Medical Assistant from American Medical Technologists OR Registered Medical Assistant from American Allied Health OR NCCT National Certified Medical Assistant from National Center for Competency Testing OR Registered Medical Assistant from American Association of Medical Personnel OR Certified Clinical Medical Assistant from National Healthcareer Association
• Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements

• Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Primary Location

Georgia,Sandy Springs,Sandy Springs Medical Offices

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

Shift

Day

Workdays

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start

08:15 AM

Working Hours End

05:15 PM

Job Schedule

Full-time

Job Type

Standard

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation

GTC|UFCW|Local 1996

Job Level

Entry Level

Department

Sandy Springs MOB - Primary Care - 2808

Pay Range

$23.79 - $30.72 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Work Setting

Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.