Clinical Care Medical Assistant – Patient Support

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist in patient examinations under physician direction. You will interview patients, record vital signs, prepare rooms, and support clinicians with care.

You may administer medications, process invoices and forms, sterilize instruments, and perform routine lab tests as required by the department. Strong customer service and teamwork are essential in a labor-management environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of a course of study consistent with the requirements for Medical Assistants as specified by the Medical Board of California.
• Basic Life Support certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and measure vital signs and other pertinent information as required by department. Records information in patients medical record. Prepares treatment rooms and patients for examination. Assists clinician with care of the patient.
• Schedules appointments, performs clinical tasks and completes appropriate forms as required by department. May be responsible for administering medications, including injections. May be responsible for cleaning, processing, sterilizing and checking instruments. Performs computer data entry functions. Performs clinical/technical skills specific to the department. Performs other related duties as necessary. Customer Service: Practices customer service standards as defined by the Medical Center and specified department.
• Anticipates the customers needs, takes proactive steps to meet those needs, by listening and taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved. Promptly responds to alarms and patient requests. Facilitates the customers ability to utilize resources. Assures a clean, orderly, and functional work environment. Team Commitment: Is an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others.
• Manages difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance. Takes accountability for own actions. Acts as a resource and mentor to new employees, students, and other team members. Actively participates in departmental professional development activities. Adheres to Attendance Policy. Supports a collaborative labor-management partnership environment.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Completion of a course of study consistent with the requirements for Medical Assistants as specified by the Medical Board of California

Tools

Personal computer

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist in patient examinations under physician direction. You will interview patients, record vital signs, prepare rooms, and support clinicians with care.

You may administer medications, process invoices and forms, sterilize instruments, and perform routine lab tests as required by the department. Strong customer service and teamwork are essential in a labor-management environment.