Medical Assistant II

Kaiser Permanente International; Georgia; Sur place; USD 35 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and nurses in patient encounters. You will collect clinical information, perform point of care testing, and help keep exam rooms ready for visits. You will assist with examinations, administer vaccines within scope, and document care in the EMR.

The role involves team collaboration, adherence to policies, and involvement in quality improvement initiatives to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• 1000 hours of back-office experience within 1 year.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant Certificate or equivalent certification listed by Kaiser Permanente.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.
• Customer service aptitude demonstrated through assessment.

Responsabilités

• Adheres to Kaiser Permanente policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Communicates effectively with patients and healthcare team.
• Completes patient intake including vital signs and screenings.
• Identifies care gaps and schedules visits.
• Prepares consent and forms for provider review.
• Keeps exam rooms clean and stocked for visits.
• Performs point of care testing.
• Administers immunizations and medications within scope.
• Assists with examinations and procedures.
• Documents patient care in the EMR.
• Participates in Unit Based Team meetings and quality initiatives.
• Performs other in-scope duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Clinical support

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

EMR/EHR systems

POC testing equipment

Description du poste

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

• Medical Assistant Certificate from American Association of Medical Assistants OR Registered Medical Assistant from American Medical Technologists OR Registered Medical Assistant from American Allied Health OR NCCT National Certified Medical Assistant from National Center for Competency Testing OR Registered Medical Assistant from American Association of Medical Personnel OR Certified Clinical Medical Assistant from National Healthcareer Association

• Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements

• Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A