Medical Assistant II: Patient Care & Procedures

Kaiser Permanente; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and nurses during patient care encounters. The role involves collecting clinical information, performing point-of-care testing, ensuring exam rooms are clean and stocked, and assisting with examinations and procedures.

Administered medications within scope and arranged follow-up appointments as ordered. The position requires 1000 hours of back-office experience within a year, a high school diploma or GED, BLS at hire, and

Qualifications

• 1000 hours of back-office experience required (within 1 year).
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant Certificate or RMA or CMA certifications listed in the job posting.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.
• Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and nurses during patient care encounters. The role involves collecting clinical information, performing point-of-care testing, ensuring exam rooms are clean and stocked, and assisting with examinations and procedures.

Administered medications within scope and arranged follow-up appointments as ordered. The position requires 1000 hours of back-office experience within a year, a high school diploma or GED, BLS at hire, and