Medical Assistant (Bilingual)

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Medical Assistant (Bilingual) to assist in direct patient care under supervision. Responsibilities include routine patient care, chart management, scheduling, lab coordination, and basic clinical support per licensed providers.

Required are a Certified Medical Assistant or équivalent program and Basic Life Support, plus bilingual English/Spanish Level II. Saturday work and bilingual testing are noted in notes; background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant or completion of accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Bilingual English/Spanish Level II required.
• Computer and typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule ambulatory infusion center visits and manage related coordination.
• Restock medical supplies and ensure equipment availability.
• Drop off and pick up labs and blood transfusions as directed.
• Assist with and/or perform EKGs as needed.
• Document nursing procedures and patient responses while maintaining confidentiality.
• Provide basic information to patients under supervision of licensed personnel.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish (Level II)

Computer and typing skills

Education

Certified Medical Assistant program or completion of accredited Medical Assistant program

Basic Life Support

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/Spanish) 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:

• Primary duties include scheduling for ambulatory infusion center, restocking of supplies, dropping off and picking up labs and blood transfusions, EKG
• Saturdays as needed
• Must successfully pass or have passed the bilingual test (within the last 12 months), or be active in the QBS program

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Medical Assistant (Bilingual)

LOCATION: Los Angeles, California

REQNUMBER: 1442386

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.