Medical Assistant (Bilingual)

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Irvine, CA is seeking an attentive Medical Assistant to support direct patient care under supervision. You will perform routine clinical tasks, manage patient charts, and assist physicians, while adhering to protocols and infection control standards.

Requirements include Basic Life Support, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or CMA/RMA certification, and bilingual English/Mandarin Level II. Weekend and multi-location work may be required.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant or completion of accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Bilingual English/Mandarin Level II required.
• Minimum one year of experience in medical assisting preferred.
• Computer and typing skills.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in direct patient care under supervision, following clinical protocols.
• Perform routine patient care procedures and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Assist physicians and other health care professionals during visits and procedures.
• Handle routine clerical tasks: appointments, chart management, calls.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by physician orders.
• Apply aseptic technique and infection control practices.
• Establish and maintain systems for test results and follow-ups.
• Provide basic information and assistance to patients under supervision.

Skills

Bilingual English/Mandarin

Computer skills

Typing skills

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

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.
• Bilingual (English/Mandarin) Level II required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in medical assisting within the last five (5) years preferred.
• Computer and typing skills.

Notes:

• Must successfully pass or have passed the bilingual test (within the last 12 months), or be active in the QBS program.
• This is a variable position, start times may vary within the shift.
• May work weekends and/or multiple locations based on clinic need.