Medical Assistant I

Kaiser Permanente; Sparks (NV); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a driven Medical Assistant to support primary care providers in patient intake, vital signs, and specimen handling. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, efficient care coordination, and high-level customer service.

Responsibilities include assisting during exams, preparing lab specimens, and maintaining EMR accuracy. Minimum one year of MA experience and a HS diploma required; opportunities for career growth exist within a collaborative clinical environment.

Qualifikationen

• 1 year of medical assisting experience or more.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrate ability to read, understand, and apply medical information accurately.
• Effective communication in verbal and written formats.
• Proficiency in applicable computer software.

Aufgaben

• Greet patients, obtain medical histories, and confirm visit purpose.
• Measure and document vital signs (BP, temperature, height, weight).
• Assist providers during examinations and minor procedures.
• Prepare and process laboratory specimens per protocols.
• Administer medications and immunizations as directed by providers.
• Prepare EKG, dressings, and suture removal as needed.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain clean, safe exam rooms.
• Update patient records in EMR systems.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate diagnostics and admissions.
• Process insurance claims and obtain prior authorizations.

Kenntnisse

Medical assisting

Patient care

Communication

Customer service

Computer skills

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

Supports providers in delivering efficient and high-quality patient care by performing administrative and clinical functions within a primary care setting. This role focuses on preparing patients for care, ensuring accurate clinical documentation, and facilitating communication between patients, providers, and external partners while delivering strong customer service and maintaining positive patient engagement. The position plays a key role in supporting care coordination, maintaining operational efficiency, and ensuring adherence to established clinical and organizational standards.

• Greet patients, obtain medical histories, and confirm the purpose of the visit.
• Measure and document vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, height, and weight.
• Assist providers during examinations, treatments, and minor procedures.
• Collect, prepare, and process laboratory specimens in accordance with clinical protocols.
• Administer medications and immunizations as directed by providers and in compliance with regulations.
• Support diagnostic activities, including preparing EKG equipment, performing dressing changes, and removing sutures.
• Maintain a safe clinical environment by sterilizing instruments and ensuring exam rooms are clean, stocked, and hazard-free.
• Update and maintain patient health information in electronic medical record systems.
• Schedule appointments, coordinate admissions, and arrange external diagnostic services.
• Process insurance claims, verify coverage, and obtain prior authorizations.
• Answer phones, manage clinic logs, and handle incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Supports patient care activities by managing time effectively, utilizing resources appropriately, and exemplifying excellence in attention to detail.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Experience

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of medical assisting experience.

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• N/A

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrate the ability to read, understand, and apply medical information accurately.
• Communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Demonstrated customer/member service skills.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of medical assisting experience.
• Graduate from a medical assistant program.
• Medical coding experience.

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.

Primary Location: Nevada,Sparks,Sparks Medical Offices

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Day

Workdays: M-F

Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM

Working Hours End: 05:00 PM

Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-NV-01|NUE|Non Union Employee

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Sparks 5070 Ion Dr - Primary Care - 3841

Pay Range: $21.77 - $28.13 / 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, 15 % of the Time

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.