Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Kaiser Permanente; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Pleasanton, CA, is seeking an Entry Level Medical Assistant to assist clinicians during examinations and treatments. You will interview patients, record vital signs, prepare rooms, and help with labs and routine procedures.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, BLS certification, and basic medical terminology knowledge. You will work onsite in a labor-management partnership environment with regular shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum six (6) months of experience or successful completion of Kaiser Permanente externship.
• High School Diploma/GED required; Medical Terminology Certificate or equivalent experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical information; strong computer data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists in examination and treatment of patients under physician direction.
• Interviews patients and records vital signs and information in the medical record.
• Prepares treatment rooms, assists clinicians, and inventories supplies and materials.
• Schedules appointments and performs clinical tasks; may administer medications or injections.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Customer Service

Computer Literacy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Medical Terminology Certificate

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Pleasanton, CA, is seeking an Entry Level Medical Assistant to assist clinicians during examinations and treatments. You will interview patients, record vital signs, prepare rooms, and help with labs and routine procedures.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, BLS certification, and basic medical terminology knowledge. You will work onsite in a labor-management partnership environment with regular shifts.