Medical Assistant

Kaiser Permanente; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Washington in Bellevue, WA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care at Bellevue Medical Center. You will collect health data, document vital signs, and help implement the nursing plan with the care team.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited MA program, and Washington MA credentials (MA-I with MA-C if needed) plus BLS. This is an onsite, full-time role with 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program prior to start date or equivalent military experience.
• Interim Medical Assistant Certificate (Washington) required at hire or Medical Assistant Certificate (Washington) required at hire.
• Medical Assistant Certificate (Washington) within 12 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.
• If hired as MA-I, must obtain MA-C prior to the expiration of the MA-I credential.

Responsibilities

• Collect data about health status, record vital signs, and document in the medical record.
• Communicate with patients in an attentive manner and coordinate care with the health team.
• Provide patient and family education aligned with the nursing plan of care.
• Document patient history observations and procedures adhering to standards.
• Demonstrate responsibility for ongoing learning and participate in evaluations and trainings.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited MA program prior to start date/transfer or equivalent Military experience

Job description

Job Summary

Kaiser Permanente Washington serves over 700,000 members across the state of Washington and is growing! We believe that achieving total health for our members takes teamwork and we are looking for exceptional team members who thrive on delivering an exceptional experience for our members and patients. Kaiser Permanente Washington is recognized as a best place to work that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, practices mentorship, and believes in a positive, healthy work environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Collection of selected data about health status of the patient. Determines consumers purpose for visit, concerns and educational/physical needs. Checks and records consumers vital signs. Records pertinent data on the consumers medical record. Recognizes urgent/emergent situations and refers them in a timely fashion to physician or nurse. Participates with other health team members in the development of the nursing care plan. Contributes pertinent information to the nursing plan of care and passes it on to appropriate professional provider. Follows through and implements the nursing plan of care safely and completely according to role and team specifications. Documents accurate information in proper format.
• Communicates in an attentive and individualized manner in every encounter. Participates in the coordination and facilitation of care for the patient. Cooperates and communicates effectively with other team members in order to accomplish the workload. Recognizes and reports obvious psychosocial, cultural and/or emotional needs. Verifies the patients understanding of the purpose for visit. Instructs and orients patients and family/significant others to the health care team members, the services available, and the means of access to those services. Participates in the orientation of new consumers to KFHPWs policies and procedures. Demonstrates an awareness of the Consumer Bill of Rights and Responsibilities.
• According to the educational plan determined by the professional provider, provides instruction to the patient and family/significant others. Provides instruction that matches learning needs and the nursing plan of care. Encourages patient compliance with therapeutic and medical regimens. Under the direction of the professional provider, provides the patient with preventive care information that matches his/her age, sex, and health status. Utilizes available health education resources. Reinforces the plan with patient to improve general health status.
• Accurately documents selected patient history observations and procedures. Adheres to KFHPW documentation standards. Provides each patient a safe, comfortable, and private environment. Provides a safe environment for each patient and adheres to KFHPW safety standards. Adheres to KFHPW infection control policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for practice, for continued growth and self-evaluation. Identifies own learning needs and participates in educational efforts to meet those needs. Participates in staff orientation and student education activities. Participates with managers in completing the process for self and colleague/team performance reviews. Consistently demonstrates an appearance consistent with current KFHPW dress code policy.

Experience

Basic Qualifications

• N/A

Education

• High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program prior to start date/transfer or equivalent Military experience with ability to obtain MA-I prior to start date.

License, Certification, Registration

• Interim Medical Assistant Certificate (Washington) required at hire OR Medical Assistant Certificate (Washington) required at hire
• Medical Assistant Certificate (Washington) within 12 months of hire
• Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements

• If hired as MA-I, must obtain MA-C prior to the expiration of the MA-I credential.
• Knowledge and skills listed on the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington Medical Assistant Competencies/Skills Inventory.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year MA experience

Primary Location: Washington,Bellevue,Bellevue Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Day

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

Working Hours Start: 07:30 AM

Working Hours End: 04:00 PM

Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: J02|SEIU|SEIU Local 1199 Service Unit

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Bellevue Medical Center - Cardiology - 1130

Pay Range: $27.71 - $41.24 / hour

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

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.