Medical Assistant

Kaiser Permanente; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Irvine is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision, perform routine clinical and clerical tasks, and support medication administration as directed. The role includes maintaining patient records, complying with infection control and privacy guidelines, and assisting physicians with procedures.

Primary responsibilities include patient communication, chart management, and collaboration with clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification is required.
• Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant or completion of accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Minimum 1 year of medical assisting experience preferred.
• Computer and typing skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in direct patient care under supervision.
• Perform routine patient care procedures and clerical tasks.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by physician.
• Maintain systems for patient test results and follow-up.
• Protect patient confidentiality and document nursing procedures.
• Support infection control and Kaiser Permanente policies.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing skills

Education

Completion of accredited Medical Assistant program

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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.

• 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.

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.

Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• 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

• Assignments may vary in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Nurse Clinic, Pediatrics, and Message Center based on operational needs
• This is a variable position, start times may vary within the specific shift.

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.

Job Duties

• Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.
• Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.
• Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.

Primary Location: California,Irvine,Barranca Medical Offices

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Day

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

Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM

Working Hours End: 05:00 PM

Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B01|SEIU|Local 399

Job Level: Entry Level

Department: Barranca Medical Office - Family Medicine-Regular Clinic - 0806

Pay Range: $30.43 - $33.71 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

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.