Medical Assistant-Orthopedics 4 days a week/No Weekends

Kaiser Permanente; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Medical Assistants for its fast-paced orthopedic department. This role involves collaborating with a world-class care team to deliver exceptional patient experiences. You will be responsible for collecting vital health data, documenting patient history, and ensuring a safe environment for all patients. Join a workplace recognized for its commitment to diversity and teamwork, where your contributions will directly impact the health of the community. If you are passionate about healthcare and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program or equivalent military experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document patient health data and vital signs.
• Communicate effectively with patients and coordinate care with team members.
• Provide patient education and reinforce health plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Documentation Skills

Team Collaboration

Basic Life Support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited medical assistant program

Tools

Medical Assistant Certificate (Washington)

Interim Medical Assistant Certificate (Washington)

Job description

EXCITING FAST PACED AND HIGH VOLUME AMBULATORY ORTHOPEDIC DEPARTMENT. (4)10-HOUR SHIFTS.

Job Summary:

Kaiser Permanente Washington serves over 700,000 members across the state of Washington and is growing! We believe that achieving total health for our members takes teamwork and we are looking for exceptional team members who thrive on delivering an exceptional experience for our members and patients. Kaiser Permanente Washington is recognized as a best place to work that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, practices mentorship, and believes in a positive, healthy work environment.

Our Medical Assistants (MA) play a critical role and are key to our promise on delivering an exceptional patient experience. As an MA at Kaiser Permanente you will be part of a world class care team working with outstanding nurses, physicians, physicians assistants and nurse practitioners to provide the best care possible. Join us in our mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Collection of selected data about health status of the patient. Determines consumers purpose for visit, concerns and educational/physical needs. Checks and records consumers vital signs. Records pertinent data on the consumers medical record. Recognizes urgent/emergent situations and refers them in a timely fashion to physician or nurse. Participates with other health team members in the development of the nursing care plan. Contributes pertinent information to the nursing plan of care and passes it on to appropriate professional provider. Follows through and implements the nursing plan of care safely and completely according to role and team specifications. Documents accurate information in proper format.
2. Communicates in an attentive and individualized manner in every encounter. Participates in the coordination and facilitation of care for the patient. Cooperates and communicates effectively with other team members in order to accomplish the workload. Recognizes and reports obvious psychosocial, cultural and/or emotional needs. Verifies the patients understanding of the purpose for visit. Instructs and orients patients and family/significant others to the health care team members, the services available, and the means of access to those services. Participates in the orientation of new consumers to KFHPWs policies and procedures. Demonstrates an awareness of the Consumer Bill of Rights and Responsibilities.
3. According to the educational plan determined by the professional provider, provides instruction to the patient and family/significant others. Provides instruction that matches learning needs and the nursing plan of care. Encourages patient compliance with therapeutic and medical regimens. Under the direction of the professional provider, provides the patient with preventive care information that matches his/her age, sex, and health status. Utilizes available health education resources. Reinforces the plan with patient to improve general health status.
4. Accurately documents selected patient history observations and procedures. Adheres to KFHPW documentation standards. Provides each patient a safe, comfortable, and private environment. Provides a safe environment for each patient and adheres to KFHPW safety standards. Adheres to KFHPW infection control policies and procedures.
5. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for practice, for continued growth and self-evaluation. Identifies own learning needs and participates in educational efforts to meet those needs. Participates in staff orientation and student education activities. Participates with managers in completing the process for self and colleague/team performance reviews. Consistently demonstrates an appearance consistent with current KFHPW dress code policy.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

+ N/A

Education

+ High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required.

+ Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program prior to start date/transfer or equivalent Military experience with ability to obtain MA-I prior to start date.

License, Certification, Registration

+ Interim Medical Assistant Certificate (Washington) required at hire OR Medical Assistant Certificate (Washington) required at hire

+ Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements:

+ If hired as MA-I, must obtain MA-C prior to the expiration of the MA-I credential.

+ Knowledge and skills listed on the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington Medical Assistant Competencies/Skills Inventory.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ N/A

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Medical Assistant - Orthopedics

LOCATION: Seattle, Washington

REQNUMBER: 1331441

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.