Medical Asst

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an entry-level Medical Assistant to support clinicians in the Santa Rosa Medical Offices. You will interview patients, record vital signs, prepare treatment rooms, and assist with routine lab tests.

Responsibilities include scheduling, data entry, and basic patient care under physician direction. This temporary, part-time role requires a High School Diploma/GED, Basic Life Support certification, and completion of Medical Assistant training where applicable.

Qualifications

• Minimum six (6) months of experience or successful completion of Kaiser Permanente externship.
• Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.
• High School Diploma/GED and Medical Assistant training per California Medical Board requirements.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and measure vital signs and other pertinent information as required by department.
• Records information in patients medical record and prepares treatment rooms for examination.
• Assists clinician with care of the patient and inventories, orders and replenishes medical supplies.

Education

Basic Life Support

Medical Terminology Certificate

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Summary

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the Physician and/or Designee.

• Interviews patients and measure vital signs and other pertinent information as required by department. Records information in patients medical record. Prepares treatment rooms and patients for examination. Assists clinician with care of the patient. Inventories, orders and replenishes medical supplies and materials. Gives treatments and performs routine laboratory tests as required by department.


• Schedules appointments, performs clinical tasks and completes appropriate forms as required by department. May be responsible for administering medications, including injections. May be responsible for cleaning, processing, sterilizing and checking instruments. Performs computer data entry functions. Performs clinical/technical skills specific to the department. Performs other related duties as necessary. Customer Service: Practices customer service standards as defined by the Medical Center and specified department.


• Anticipates the customers needs, takes proactive steps to meet those needs, by listening and taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved. Promptly responds to alarms and patient requests. Facilitates the customers ability to utilize resources. Assures a clean, orderly, and functional work environment. Team Commitment: Is an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others.


• Manages difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance. Takes accountability for own actions. Acts as a resource and mentor to new employees, students, and other team members. Actively participates in departmental professional development activities. Adheres to Attendance Policy. Supports a collaborative labor-management partnership environment.


• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and measure vital signs and other pertinent information as required by department. Records information in patients medical record. Prepares treatment rooms and patients for examination. Assists clinician with care of the patient. Inventories, orders and replenishes medical supplies and materials. Gives treatments and performs routine laboratory tests as required by department.


• Schedules appointments, performs clinical tasks and completes appropriate forms as required by department. May be responsible for administering medications, including injections. May be responsible for cleaning, processing, sterilizing and checking instruments. Performs computer data entry functions. Performs clinical/technical skills specific to the department. Performs other related duties as necessary. Customer Service: Practices customer service standards as defined by the Medical Center and specified department.


• Anticipates the customers needs, takes proactive steps to meet those needs, by listening and taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved. Promptly responds to alarms and patient requests. Facilitates the customers ability to utilize resources. Assures a clean, orderly, and functional work environment. Team Commitment: Is an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others.


• Manages difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance. Takes accountability for own actions. Acts as a resource and mentor to new employees, students, and other team members. Actively participates in departmental professional development activities. Adheres to Attendance Policy. Supports a collaborative labor-management partnership environment.


• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Grade 180

Experience

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum six (6) months of experience or successful completion of Kaiser Permanente externship.


• Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED.


• Completion of a course of study consistent with the requirements for Medical Assistants as specified by the Medical Board of California.

License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical information.


• Ability to effectively present information, both verbal and written.


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


• Refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.


• Demonstrated ability to use personal computer.


• Medical Terminology Certificate or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Primary Location

California,Santa Rosa,Santa Rosa Medical Offices 5

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

Shift

Day

Workdays

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri *Expected length of employment up to 3 months

Working Hours Start

08:30 AM

Working Hours End

05:00 PM

Job Schedule

Part‑time

Job Type

Standard

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Temporary

Employee Group/Union Affiliation

A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West

Job Level

Entry Level

Department

Santa Rosa Hospital - Occupational Medicine - 0206

Pay Range

$36.34 - $38.23 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel

No

Work Setting

Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.