Medical Assistant

Kaiser Permanente; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco’s Geary Medical Offices seeks an entry‑level Medical Assistant to assist physicians with exams and treatments. You will interview patients, measure vitals, prepare exam rooms, and support the clinical team throughout the day.

Responsibilities include scheduling, basic lab tasks, preparation of supplies, administering medications as needed, and maintaining a clean, efficient work environment.

Qualifications

• Six months' experience or successful completion of Kaiser Permanente externship.
• High School Diploma/GED and completion of a Medical Assistant program per the Medical Board of California.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical information.
• Willingness to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
• Ability to use a personal computer.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, measures vitals, and records information in the medical record.
• Prepares exam rooms and assists clinicians with patient care and routine lab tests.
• Schedules appointments, handles forms, and may administer medications including injections.
• Maintains clean, orderly work environment, inventories and sterilizes instruments, and supports customer service standards.
• Acts as a team member, supports colleagues, and participates in departmental professional development.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Clinical support

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant program completion (CA)

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.

Experience

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,San Francisco,San Francisco 2238 Geary Medical Offices

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Day

Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start: 09:00 AM

Working Hours End: 05:30 PM

Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West

Job Level: Entry Level

Department: San Francisco Hospital - Obstetrics/Gynecology - 0206

Pay Range: $36.34 - $38.23 / 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: 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.