Medical Assistant

Kaiser Permanente; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

KAISER in Downey, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support direct patient care under supervision, performing routine clinical and clerical tasks in a clinic setting.

The role requires CMA/RMA or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, Basic Life Support, and strong computer/typing skills. On-call, weekends and holidays are noted. Background check and drug screen apply.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or completion of accredited Medical Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Assists in direct patient care under supervision and follows clinical protocols.
• Performs routine patient care and administrative tasks.
• Assists physicians and other health care professionals as needed.
• Maintains chart management and handles appointment scheduling and communications.
• Prepares and administers medications per physician orders in Kaiser guidelines.
• Adheres to infection control and aseptic techniques.
• Manages patient test results and follow-ups.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing

Customer service

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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.
• Adult and Pediatric experience
• 1 year Ambulatory Experience preferred

Notes:

• Must provide contracted availability. Ten shifts per month four of which must be weekends. Eight-hour shift.
• This is an on call position, days and hours may vary
• Weekend and holidays required. Holiday and weekend requirement.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Medical Assistant

LOCATION: Downey, California

REQNUMBER: 1449980

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.