Medical Assistant: Clinical Support & Patient Care

Kaiser Permanente; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Salem, Oregon is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and care teams. You will room patients, collect vitals, document in the EMR, and coordinate follow-up in a busy ambulatory setting.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program, has Basic Life Support, and is capable of obtaining Kaiser Permanente’s Medication Administration Competency within 90 days. Strong communication, customer service, and computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Must obtain Kaiser Permanente Medication Administration Competency within 90 days of employment.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Demonstrated literacy in using computers and keyboarding.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize patient visits with necessary tests and records.
• Perform clinical tasks and procedures per department standards.
• Manage messages and follow-up duties in patient care.
• Collaborate with clinicians and care team to ensure quality patient experience.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Patient communication

Computers & keyboarding

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records familiarity

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Salem, Oregon is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians and care teams. You will room patients, collect vitals, document in the EMR, and coordinate follow-up in a busy ambulatory setting.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program, has Basic Life Support, and is capable of obtaining Kaiser Permanente’s Medication Administration Competency within 90 days. Strong communication, customer service, and computer skills are required.