Medical Assistant II - Primary Care Support & Patient Care

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

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.