Medical Assistant II - Primary Care, Fischer Crossing

Kaiser Permanente; Sharpsburg (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in the United States is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and nurses during patient encounters. You will collect clinical info, perform point-of-care testing, stock exam rooms, assist with examinations and procedures, and administer medications within scope.

You will also schedule follow-ups and ensure quality improvement standards are met. Responsibilities include vital signs, screening, immunizations, and documentation in the EMR, with active participation in

Qualifications

• 1000 hours of back-office experience within 1 year.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant Certificate or equivalent certification preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire.
• Customer service assessment completed.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Kaiser Permanente policies, procedures, and laws.
• Communicates effectively with patients and healthcare team.
• Completes patient intake with vitals, height, weight, and vision/hearing screening.
• Schedules care gaps and follow-up visits as indicated.
• Prepares consent, school, and work forms for review.
• Maintains clean, stocked exam rooms and supplies for visits.
• Performs point-of-care testing.
• Administers in-scope immunizations and meds per provider orders.
• Assists with exams, positioning, and minor procedures.
• Documents patient care and education in the EMR.
• Attends unit-based team meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
• May perform other in-scope duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

EMR documentation

Immunization administration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR/EHR software

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A