Medical Assistant

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision in a clinic setting. You will perform routine clinical tasks, assist physicians, and support front-desk and charting duties while adhering to Kaiser policies.

A valid Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant credential and Basic Life Support are required. Preferred candidates have 1 year of recent medical assisting experience and basic computer/typing skills;

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Basic Life Support certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente policies and applicable laws.
• Performs routine patient care per licensed providers and protocols.
• Assists physicians and other health care professionals.
• Handles routine clerical duties (appointments, charting, calls).
• Prepares and administers medications per physician orders.
• Supports procedures and diagnostic exams.
• Maintains infection control and aseptic techniques.
• Documents patient information and responses, safeguarding confidentiality.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing

Education

Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant

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.

Notes

• Will need to be cross trained to Pain Management.
• This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.