Imaging Technician Aide

Kaiser Permanente; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Modesto, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians with patient examinations and treatments under supervision. Interview patients, take vital signs, prepare rooms, and record information in the medical record. Requires basic computer data entry and knowledge of medical terminology.

Evening shift, onsite, with focus on teamwork, patient service, and adherence to attendance and safety standards within a Labor Management Partnership setting.

Qualifications

• Six months of medical assistant experience or Kaiser externship.
• Waiver for current KP Coalition employees per National Agreement.
• High school diploma or GED required; completion of MA program per California Medical Board.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and measure vital signs.
• Prepare exam rooms and assist physicians.
• Inventory and order medical supplies.
• Enter data into medical records.
• Provide patient-focused customer service.
• Maintain clean, orderly work environment.

Skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the Physician and/or Designee.

• Interview 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.
• Inventories, orders and replenishes medical supplies and materials.
• Schedules appointments, performs clinical tasks and completes appropriate forms as required by department.
• Records lab values and other treatment documentation as required by the department.
• 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.

Essential Responsibilities

• Interview 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.
• Inventories, orders and replenishes medical supplies and materials.
• Schedules appointments, performs clinical tasks and completes appropriate forms as required by department.
• Records lab values and other treatment documentation as required by the department.
• 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.

Grade 180

Experience

Basic Qualifications

• Six (6) months or successful completion of Kaiser externship.
• Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Completion of a course of study consistent with the requirements for Medical Assistants as specified by the Medical Board of California.

License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements

• Ability to read, write and comprehend medical information.
• Must pass medical terminology test.
• Ability to effectively present information, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to use personal computer.
• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
• Refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

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.

Primary Location: California,Modesto,Modesto Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1

Shift: Evening

Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Working Hours Start: 02:30 PM

Working Hours End: 11:00 PM

Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West

Job Level: Entry Level

Department: Modesto Hospital - Cat Scan - 0206

Pay Range: $38.15 - $40.14 / 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: No

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.