Medical Assistant

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

Descripción de la vacante

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist in direct patient care under supervision. You will perform routine clinical procedures and supportive tasks in a clinic setting, following established policies and physician orders.

The role includes assisting physicians, preparing medications as directed, and maintaining patient records with confidentiality. On-call scheduling and bilingual Spanish skills are a plus in this position.

Formación

• Basic Life Support certification is required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or CMA/RMA credential is required.
• On-call position with days/hours that may vary.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in provision of direct patient care under supervision.
• Perform routine patient care and support tasks as directed by licensed staff.
• Assist physicians and other health care professionals during procedures.
• Perform routine clerical tasks (appointments, chart management, calls).
• Prepare and administer medications per physician orders and Kaiser Permanente guidelines.
• Support infection control measures and aseptic techniques.
• Maintain test result tracking and follow-up systems.
• Document patient information and responses, ensuring confidentiality.
• Maintain courteous relations with patients, staff and coworkers.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Conocimientos

Computer skills

Typing skills

Bilingual Spanish

Educación

Basic Life Support

Medical Assistant program completion

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.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Notes:

• Willingness to learn diabetic devices.
• This is an on-call position, days and hours may vary.