Medical Assistant

Kaiser Permanente; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, CA is seeking an Entry Level Medical Assistant to support examination and treatment under Physician direction. Responsibilities include interviewing patients, measuring vitals, preparing exam rooms, and assisting clinicians with patient care.

Position involves scheduling, potential medication administration, instrument sterilization, and data entry in EHR. Strong customer service and teamwork are required in a Labor-Management environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum six (6) months of experience or externship in Kaiser Permanente.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program/colicy as per California Medical Board.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and measure vital signs and other pertinent information; records in medical records.
• Schedules appointments; may administer medications and perform basic clinical tasks.
• Maintains supplies, inventories, and sterilizes instruments; performs data entry.
• Demonstrates customer service and teamwork within department; responds to patient needs and alarms.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient interviewing

Medical records

Med administration

Lab tests

Data entry

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant program/course

Basic Life Support

Tools

EHR systems

Medical inventory management

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum six (6) months of experience or successful completion of Kaiser Permanente externship.
• Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Completion of a course of study consistent with the requirements for Medical Assistants as specified by the Medical Board of California.

License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical information.
• Ability to effectively present information, both verbal and written.
• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
• Refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
• Demonstrated ability to use personal computer.
• Medical Terminology Certificate or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Primary Location

California,Oakland,Oakland Broadway Medical Offices

Scheduled Weekly Hours

1

Shift

Day

Workdays

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

Working Hours Start

12:01 AM

Working Hours End

11:59 PM

Job Schedule

Call-in/On-Call

Job Type

Standard

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation

A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West

Job Level

Entry Level

Department

Oakland Hospital - Urgent Care - 0206

Pay Range

$36.34 - $38.23 / hour

Travel

No

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.