Medical Assistant II, Float

Kaiser Permanente; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

KAISER is seeking a Medical Assistant II, Float in Atlanta, GA. The role supports providers and nurses during patient encounters, collects vital signs, assists with examinations, and administers in-scope medications and vaccines.

You will maintain exam rooms, complete documentation in the EMR, and participate in quality improvement efforts. Required: 1000 hours of back-office experience within 1 year, a High School Diploma or GED, and a Medical Assistant certification from an approved

Qualifications

• 1000 hours of back-office experience within 1 year.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Medical Assistant Certificate options include multiple national certs listed; BLS required at hire.
• Customer service aptitude demonstrated through assessment.

Responsibilities

• Supports providers and nurses during patient care encounters.
• Performs intake with vital signs and screenings.
• Assists with examinations, treatments, and minor procedures.
• Documents care in electronic medical record.
• Maintains exam rooms and stock; administers in-scope meds/immunizations.
• Participates in unit-based teams and quality improvement.

Skills

Back-office experience

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

• 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.

Notes:

• Float staff needed for ESA 1 or WSA 1.
• Need for Gwinnett, Crescent Centre, Panola, Alpharetta, Forsyth, Glenlake area.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Medical Assistant II, Float

LOCATION: Atlanta, Georgia

REQNUMBER: 1454710

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.