Medical Assistant

Kaiser Permanente; Bellflower (CA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Medical Assistant to support direct patient care in a clinic setting under supervision. You will perform routine clinical tasks, assist physicians, prepare and administer medications as directed, and help with chart management and scheduling.

Candidates must have CMA or RMA or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, Basic Life Support, and preferably 1 year of medical assisting experience.

Formación

• Computer and typing skills are preferred.
• Basic Life Support is required.
• Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant or completion of accredited Medical Assistant program is required.

Responsabilidades

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures and applicable laws.
• Performs routine patient care functions as prescribed by licensed providers.
• Assists assigned physician(s) and other health care professionals.
• Performs routine clerical duties such as scheduling, chart management, and phone handling.
• Prepares and administers medications as directed by physician orders.
• Assists medical personnel with procedures and diagnostic exams.
• Maintains infection control and aseptic technique per guidelines.
• Maintains test results and follow-up information for patients.
• Provides basic information and assistance to patients under supervision.
• Documents nursing procedures and patient responses with confidentiality.
• Establishes cooperative relations with patients, staff and coworkers.

Conocimientos

Computer skills

Typing

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision and within established scope of practice, assists in the provision of direct patient care by performing routine patient care procedures, technical, and supportive functions in a medical office or clinic setting.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Performs routine patient care functions as prescribed by licensed health care providers following established clinical protocols, policies and procedures within defined scope of education, training and responsibilities.
• Assists assigned physician(s) and/or other health care professional(s).
• Performs routine clerical functions as assigned (i.e. making appointments, chart management, telephone calls etc.).
• Prepares and administers medications as directed by physician order and in accordance with Kaiser Permanente guidelines.
• Assists medical personnel with procedures and/or diagnostic exams.
• Applies principles of aseptic technique and infection control as directed by the Infection Control Manual.
• Establishes and maintains systems for patient test results and follow-up.
• Provides basic information and assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel.
• Documents pertinent patient information, nursing procedures and patient responses, following established guidelines and maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Establishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations with members, staff and co-workers.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A.

Education

• N/A.

License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

• Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant or completion of accredited Medical Assistant program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in medical assisting within the last five (5) years preferred.
• Computer and typing skills.

Notes:

• This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.