Medical Assistant (Bilingual Spanish)

Kaiser Permanente; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in South San Francisco is seeking an entry-level Medical Assistant to assist in examination and treatment under the direction of a physician. Responsibilities include patient interviews, vital signs, room preparation, and basic clinical support.

Additional duties include scheduling, medication administration, inventory management, basic lab tasks, data entry, and delivering courteous patient service.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience or successful completion of Kaiser Permanente externship.
• Bilingual English/Spanish Level II required.
• Basic Life Support certification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment under the direction of the Physician and/or Designee.
• Interview patients, record vital signs, prepare rooms, and assist clinician.
• Inventory, order and replenish supplies; perform routine laboratory tests as required.
• Schedule appointments, perform clinical tasks and complete forms; may administer medications/injections.
• Provide customer service and maintain a clean, orderly, and functional work environment.

Skills

Medical terminology

Bilingual English/Spanish

Medical documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training/certification

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.

Grade

180

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

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Primary Location

California,South San Francisco,S. San Francisco Medical Offices

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

Day

Workdays

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri *Willing to work at all AFM departments with SSF med center, including So. San Francisco, Daly City and San Bruno.

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

So San Francisco Hospital - Adult Primary Care-Unit C - 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

Yes, 20 % of the Time

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.