Imaging Technician Aide

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Sacramento is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist in examination and treatment under the direction of the Physician and/or Designee. The role involves interviewing patients, taking vital signs, recording info in medical records, preparing rooms, and managing supplies.

Daily tasks include scheduling appointments, completing forms, documenting lab values, and performing department-specific clinical tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Medical Assistant course per CA Medical Board.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and measure vital signs as required by department.
• Record information in patients medical record.
• Prepare treatment rooms and patients for examination.
• Inventory, order and replenish medical supplies and materials.
• Schedules appointments, performs clinical tasks and completes forms as required.
• Record 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.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistants course per CA Medical Board

Tools

PC / Computer

Job description

Job Summary:

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

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

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• 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