Medical Assistant - Certified

Kaiser Permanente; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in the United States is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the health care team. The role provides clinical and administrative support to clinicians and other team members to deliver quality care and a positive patient experience.

Under clinical supervision, you will perform direct and indirect patient care activities, demonstrate critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills, and contribute to a collaborative, efficient work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical and administrative support to clinicians and other health care team members to offer a variety of health care services to patients.

Job description

Job Summary

Participates with the Health Care Team in delivering quality and customer focused health care to patients in a manner that reflects Kaiser Permanentes mission, vision and values. Provides clinical and administrative support to clinicians and other health care team members to offer a variety of health care services to patients. Clinical duties involve both direct (in person) and indirect (via phone or on-line) patient care activities requiring both simple to complex clinical knowledge and skills. As appropriate to the positions scope of authorized duties, the MA is expected to have competent observational, clinical, critical thinking, communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills in order to meet patient needs and contribute to a positive care experience and work environment. Works under the clinical supervision of the clinician for patient care activities, and under the general direction of the designated manager/supervisor.