Medical Assistant (Bilingual Cantonese)

Kaiser Permanente; Union City (CA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kaiser Permanente in Union City, CA seeks a Medical Assistant to assist physicians in patient care, record vitals, and prepare exam rooms. You will also support phlebotomy, basic lab tasks, and medication administration as needed, while coordinating schedules and ensuring patient flow.

Ideal candidates bring at least 6 months of related experience or completion of Kaiser externship, high school diploma, and Medical Terminology knowledge.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsabilités

• Interviews patients and measure vital signs; record in medical record.
• Prepares exam rooms; assists clinician with patient care.
• Administers medications and performs routine lab tests as required.
• Schedules appointments and completes required department forms; may assist with instrument cleaning and sterilization.
• Demonstrates strong customer service and teamwork; adheres to attendance and LABOR-MANAGEMENT guidelines.

Connaissances

Customer service

Bilingual English Cantonese

Medical terminology

PC literacy

Communication

Formation

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant program/certification (CA MBC requirements)

Outils

Personal computer

Description du poste

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

Experience

• 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.


• Bilingual (English/Cantonese) Level I required.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A