Medical Assistant II

Kaiser Permanente; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Atlanta, GA seeks an experienced Medical Assistant to support providers and nurses during patient encounters, collect vitals, perform point-of-care tests, and help prepare exam rooms.

You will administer immunizations within scope, document care in the EMR, and schedule follow-ups while contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

A high school diploma and BLS are required, with 1000 hours back-office experience and various MA certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• 1000 hours of back-office experience within 1 year.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Includes Medical Assistant certification and BLS at hire.
• Customer service assessment required.

Responsibilities

• Supports providers and nurses during patient care encounters.
• Performs point-of-care testing and assists with examinations and procedures.
• Administers in-scope immunizations and medications as ordered.
• Prepares consent and forms for review; schedules follow-up visits.
• Documents patient care in the electronic medical record and participates in quality improvement.

Skills

Back-office experience

Patient care support

Effective communication

EMR documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification (CMA/MA)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Job Summary:

Within a team environment, provides support to providers and nurses during patient care encounters. Collects clinical information, completes point of care testing, ensures exam rooms are clean and stocked for patient visits, assists practitioners with examinations, treatment, or procedures, administers prescribed medications within scope, performs follow-up care per provider instructions, and schedules follow-up appointments as ordered. Resolves patient concerns promptly and maintains departmental quality Improvement standards.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Adheres to Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures, principles of responsibilities, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with patients and members of the healthcare team.
• Completes patient intake, including vital signs, height, weight, and hearing and vision screening, as indicated.
• Identifies care gaps and schedules care gap visits/procedures, as indicated.
• Prepares consent, school, and work forms for provider to review and sign.
• Ensures exam rooms are clean and stocked with essential supplies and equipment for patient visits/procedures.
• Completes point of care testing.
• Administers in-scope immunizations and medications, as ordered, and provides patients with the most recent Vaccine Information Statement (VIS).
• Assists practitioners with examinations, including positioning and draping the patient, passing instruments in a sterile manner, and assisting with minor procedures.
• Documents patient care and education in the electronic medical record.
• Actively participates in Unit Based Team (UBT) and staff meetings, department-specific education, and quality improvement initiatives.
• May perform other in-scope duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• 1000 hours of back-office experience required (within 1 year).

Education

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

License, Certification, Registration

• American Medical Technologist Medical Technologist Certificate OR Registered Medical Assistant from American Medical Technologists OR NCCT National Certified Medical Assistant from National Center for Competency Testing OR Certified Clinical Medical Assistant from National Healthcareer Association OR Medical Assistant Certificate from American Association of Medical Assistants
• Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements:

• Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A

Notes

Position for WSA locations in Primary Care.