Onsite Medical Assistant: Primary Care Team

Kaiser Permanente; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Washington is hiring Medical Assistants in Seattle for part-time, onsite work at the Capitol Hill South Building. The role involves patient data collection, vital signs, care coordination, patient education, and accurate medical record documentation.

Training and professional development are emphasized in a team-based setting with nurses, physicians, and advance practice providers. Essential qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and MA program completion, with

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.

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.
• 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 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. Identifies own learning needs and participates in educational efforts to meet those needs.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program or equivalent Military experience

Job description

Kaiser Permanente Washington is hiring Medical Assistants in Seattle for part-time, onsite work at the Capitol Hill South Building. The role involves patient data collection, vital signs, care coordination, patient education, and accurate medical record documentation.

Training and professional development are emphasized in a team-based setting with nurses, physicians, and advance practice providers. Essential qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and MA program completion, with