Medical Assistant

Kaiser Permanente; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks an Entry Level Medical Assistant to assist in patient examinations and treatments under the physician's direction.

The role includes interviewing patients, taking vital signs, preparing rooms, assisting clinicians, and managing supplies. It requires a High School diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support certification, with on-site, day shifts and a labor-management partnership environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum six (6) months of experience or successful completion of Kaiser Permanente externship.
• Medical Terminology Certificate or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical information.

Responsibilities

• Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the Physician and/or Designee.
• Interviews patients and measures vital signs and other pertinent information; records information in medical records; prepares treatment rooms and patients for examination.
• Administers medications, including injections, and performs routine laboratory tests as required by the department.
• Maintains supply inventories, processes instruments, and performs computer data entry; supports departmental professional development.

Skills

Medical Assistant

Vital signs

Patient screening

Education

Basic Life Support

Job description

Job Summary

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

• 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.

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

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

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.

Primary Location: California,San Leandro,San Leandro Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1

Shift: Day

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

Working Hours Start: 06:00 AM

Working Hours End: 10:30 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: San Leandro Hospital - Med Ctr Admin Central Staff - 0206

Pay Range: $38.15 - $40.14 / 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.