Medical Assistant

Kaiser Permanente; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify in Oakland, CA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians during exams and treatments. You will help with patient intake, vitals, and preparation of exam rooms in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Under supervision, you will participate in routine labs, medication administration, and maintaining supplies and records. The role emphasizes patient-centered service, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Assists clinicians with patient examination and treatment.
• Records vital signs and updates medical records.
• Orders and replenishes medical supplies as needed.
• Maintains clean, organized treatment rooms and equipment.
• Provides support and customer service to patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and measures vital signs for the department.
• Prepares treatment rooms and assists clinicians during exams.
• Manages supplies, orders, and instrument sterilization.
• Schedules appointments and completes required forms.
• Administers medications and performs routine laboratory tests as required.
• Supports patient-focused service and teamwork.

Job description

Job Summary:

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the Physician and/or Designee.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Interviews patients and measure vital signs and other pertinent information as required by department. Records information in patients medical record. Prepares treatment rooms and patients for examination. Assists clinician with care of the patient. Inventories, orders and replenishes medical supplies and materials. Gives treatments and performs routine laboratory tests as required by department.
• Schedules appointments, performs clinical tasks and completes appropriate forms as required by department. May be responsible for administering medications, including injections. May be responsible for cleaning, processing, sterilizing and checking instruments. Performs computer data entry functions. Performs clinical/technical skills specific to the department. Performs other related duties as necessary. Customer Service: Practices customer service standards as defined by the Medical Center and specified department.
• Anticipates the customers needs, takes proactive steps to meet those needs, by listening and taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved. Promptly responds to alarms and patient requests. Facilitates the customers ability to utilize resources. Assures a clean, orderly, and functional work environment. Team Commitment: Is an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others.
• Manages difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance. Takes accountability for own actions. Acts as a resource and mentor to new employees, students, and other team members. Actively participates in departmental professional development activities. Adheres to Attendance Policy. Supports a collaborative labor-management partnership environment.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Grade 180