Medical Assistant, Part Time, Tyson's MOB

Kaiser Permanente; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in McLean, VA is seeking a Part Time Medical Assistant to support ambulatory clinics under physician supervision. You will assist with patient intake, rooming, basic clinical tasks, and prepare patients for visits, including virtual visits when needed.

Qualifications include a completed Medical Assistant program (phlebotomy), High School diploma or GED, and BLS certification. Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork are essential to deliver high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program including phlebotomy training.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certifications: NCCT CMA or CMA from AMCA or CCMA from NHA or RMA from AMT or CMA from AAMA.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association.
• Complete Kaiser Permanente MA competencies within 60 days.
• Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with applicable computer software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
• Maintain certifications and annual CEUs per CLIA/licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician in delivering comprehensive medical care in ambulatory clinics.
• Prepare the patient for the medical examination.
• Perform rooming, screening, and patient histories for the appropriate population.
• Perform assigned clinical tasks and/or procedures.
• Set up patient for virtual visit in clinic.
• Turn over room following patient visit.
• Serve as chaperone for exams if requested by patient.
• Assist with scheduling follow-up appointments as recommended by the physician.
• Perform clinical tasks/procedures under physician supervision.
• Notify physician of patients in distress.
• Document all care in KP HealthConnect.
• Help monitor patient flow to minimize wait times and improve experience.
• Assist with inventory and stocking of supplies.
• Engage positively with Kaiser Permanente members and staff.
• Monitor refrigerated medications under physician supervision.
• Adhere to policy, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Administer medications per policy using the 5 rights.
• Perform basic diagnostic and laboratory tests per KP policy and CLIA.
• Assist with routine patient education and self-care instructions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Medical Assistant Program (phlebotomy)

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary:

Under direct physician supervision, assists providers, nurses and allied health personnel in delivering comprehensive, high quality patient care to Kaiser Permanente members.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assists the physician in providing comprehensive medical care to targeted patient population in the ambulatory clinic setting by:

• Preparing the patient for the medical examination.

• Performing rooming-in, screening activities and patient histories for the appropriate to patient population.

• Performing assigned clinical tasks and/or procedures.

• Set up patient for virtual visit in clinic.

• Turnover room following patient visit.

• Serve as chaperone for exams if requested by patient.

• Assisting with scheduling follow-up appointments and activities as recommended by the physician.

• Performs clinical tasks and/or procedures appropriate to targeted patient population under the delegation and supervision of a licensed physician.

• Immediately notifies physician or other licensed health care provider of patients observed to be in distress.

• Documents all care given and actions taken on behalf of the patient in KP HealthConnect.

• Facilitates smooth and efficient operation of the clinical department by monitoring the flow of patients and intervening as appropriate to minimize wait times and promote a positive experience for the patient.

• Assists with inventory and requisition of required supplies; keeps exam and procedure rooms adequately stocked at all times.

• Engages in positive interactions with Kaiser Permanente members, visitors and fellow staff members at all times.

• Monitor and manage refrigerated medications under the supervision of the practicing physician.

• Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards; facility policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local requirements.

• Administers medications per KP policy and using the 5 rights of medication administration.

• Performs basic diagnostic and laboratory tests and specimen collection per KP policy and CLIA regulations.

• Assist with routine patient education and self-care instructions as directed by providers.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Will support Peds/OBGYN as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program that includes phlebotomy training.

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• NCCT National Certified Medical Assistant OR Clinical Medical Assistant Certification from American Medical Certification Association OR Certified Clinical Medical Assistant from National Healthcareer Association OR Registered Medical Assistant from American Medical Technologists OR Medical Assistant Certificate from American Association of Medical Assistants

• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association

Additional Requirements:

• Completion of all Kaiser Permanente Medical Assistant required competencies within the first sixty (60) days of employment, and annually thereafter.

• Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Effective communication (written and oral) skills.

• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.

• Problem solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

• Must maintain certifications current and complete annual CEUs to meet CLIA regulations and/or licensing requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year of full-time experience as a nursing/medical assistant OR relevant experience OR successful completion of a Kaiser Permanente externship preferred.

• Proficiency in documenting in an electronic medical record system preferred.

COMPANY:

KAISER

TITLE:

Medical Assistant, Part Time, Tyson's MOB

LOCATION:

McLean, Virginia

REQNUMBER:

1455755

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.