Compassionate Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin

Kaiser Permanente; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks an Entry Level Medical Assistant to assist in patient examinations and treatments under the physician's direction.

The role includes interviewing patients, taking vital signs, preparing rooms, assisting clinicians, and managing supplies. It requires a High School diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support certification, with on-site, day shifts and a labor-management partnership environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum six (6) months of experience or successful completion of Kaiser Permanente externship.
• Medical Terminology Certificate or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical information.

Responsibilities

• Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the Physician and/or Designee.
• Interviews patients and measures vital signs and other pertinent information; records information in medical records; prepares treatment rooms and patients for examination.
• Administers medications, including injections, and performs routine laboratory tests as required by the department.
• Maintains supply inventories, processes instruments, and performs computer data entry; supports departmental professional development.

Skills

Medical Assistant

Vital signs

Patient screening

Education

Basic Life Support

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks an Entry Level Medical Assistant to assist in patient examinations and treatments under the physician's direction.

The role includes interviewing patients, taking vital signs, preparing rooms, assisting clinicians, and managing supplies. It requires a High School diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support certification, with on-site, day shifts and a labor-management partnership environment.