Imaging Technician Aide Weekend

Kaiser Permanente; South San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in South San Francisco, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant (Grade 18W) to assist physicians with patient care under supervision. You will interview patients, take vital signs, and prepare exam rooms, while maintaining accurate records and supporting clinical operations.

The role emphasizes customer service, collaboration, and adherence to labor-management guidelines, with responsibilities spanning entry of data, instrument processing, and routine clinical tasks.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of Kaiser externship or equivalent experience.
• Current KP Coalition employees may have this requirement waived per the National Agreement.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and measure vital signs and pertinent information.
• Record information in patients' medical records.
• Prepare treatment rooms and patients for examination.
• Inventory, order, and replenish medical supplies and materials.
• Schedule appointments and complete required forms.
• Record lab values and treatment documentation.
• Assist in cleaning, processing, sterilizing and checking instruments.
• Perform computer data entry and routine clinical duties.
• Carry out department-specific clinical/technical tasks.
• Support patient service and accessibility by anticipating needs and resolving issues.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion per California Medical Board

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 18W

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