Medical Assistant

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist in examination and treatment under physician direction. The role includes preparing patients, recording vital signs, and supporting clinical staff.

Responsibilities include scheduling, assisting with medications and injections, handling instruments, computer data entry, and ensuring a clean, safe environment. Requires Basic Life Support, a High School diploma, and completion of Medical Assistant training per California

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required and completion of a Medical Assistant program aligned with California Medical Board requirements.
• MUST have Basic Life Support certification.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical information; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, records vital signs, and prepares examination rooms.
• Assists clinician with patient care and handles supplies and materials.
• Schedules appointments and performs clinical tasks and forms.
• Administers medications when required and handles instrument sterilization.
• Maintains clean, functional work environment and provides customer service.
• Acts as resource and mentor to new staff and supports labor-management partnership.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant program per Medical Board of California

Medical Terminology Certificate

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

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

Essential Responsibilities

• Interviews 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. Assists clinician with care of the patient. Inventories, orders and replenishes medical supplies and materials. Gives treatments and performs routine laboratory tests as required by department.
• Schedules appointments, performs clinical tasks and completes appropriate forms as required by department. May be responsible for administering medications, including injections. 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

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

Education

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 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.
• Ability to effectively present information, both verbal and written.
• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
• Refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
• Demonstrated ability to use personal computer.
• Medical Terminology Certificate or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A