Floater Medical Assistant - Primary & Specialty Care

Kaiser Permanente Northwest; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Northwest is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative tasks across multiple sites in Oregon. The role involves direct and indirect patient care, rooming patients, and documentation in KP HealthConnect under clinical supervision.

The FLOAT MA position requires flexibility to work at multiple locations, with a focus on teamwork, patient safety, and quality care. Part-time hours, daytime shifts, and a commitment to service excellence are expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Must obtain Kaiser Permanente Medication Administration Competency Certification within 90 days.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated communication skills and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical tasks and patient care under clinician supervision.
• Manage clinician schedule and respond to patient inquiries per protocol.
• Prepare exam rooms, ensure supplies, and document data in EMR.
• Support team in onboarding and training new staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Prioritization

Working under pressure

Education

Medical Assistant program

National Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Kaiser Permanente Northwest is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative tasks across multiple sites in Oregon. The role involves direct and indirect patient care, rooming patients, and documentation in KP HealthConnect under clinical supervision.

The FLOAT MA position requires flexibility to work at multiple locations, with a focus on teamwork, patient safety, and quality care. Part-time hours, daytime shifts, and a commitment to service excellence are expected.