Onsite Medical Assistant - Day Shift (32 hrs/wk)

Kaiser Permanente; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Washington is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to support the Northshore Medical Center - Primary Care team in Bothell, WA. The role involves collecting patient health data, maintaining medical records, and coordinating care with nurses and physicians.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, MA program completion or equivalent, and MA-C MA-I pathways. BLS is required; on-site duties and daytime shifts with the patient schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or 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.
• Interim Medical Assistant Certificate (Washington) required at hire OR Medical Assistant Certificate (Washington) required at hire
• Medical Assistant Certificate (Washington) within 12 months of hire
• Basic Life Support required at hire
• If hired as MA-I, must obtain MA-C prior to the expiration of the MA-I credential
• Knowledge and skills listed on Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington Medical Assistant Competencies/Skills Inventory.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Accurately documents selected patient history observations and procedures. Adheres to KFHPW documentation standards. Provides each patient a safe, comfortable, and private environment.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for practice, for continued growth and self-evaluation.

Skills

MA experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA program graduate / MA-I path

Tools

Basic Life Support

Job description

Kaiser Permanente Washington is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to support the Northshore Medical Center - Primary Care team in Bothell, WA. The role involves collecting patient health data, maintaining medical records, and coordinating care with nurses and physicians.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, MA program completion or equivalent, and MA-C MA-I pathways. BLS is required; on-site duties and daytime shifts with the patient schedule.