Skilled Medical Assistant: Direct Patient Care & Admin

Kaiser Permanente; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Tualatin, Oregon is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support to clinicians and the health care team. The role involves direct patient care and indirect tasks via phone or online, requiring observation, critical thinking, and strong communication.

You will work under the supervision of a clinician and manager, maintain patient records in the EMR, assist with procedures, and participate in team-based care to support timely, high-quality

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Must obtain Kaiser Medication Administration Competency Certification within 90 days.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong communication and computer literacy.
• Ability to work independently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians with patient care and administrative tasks.
• Prepare patients for visits and document in the EMR.
• Maintain clinical environment, ensure supplies and equipment readiness.
• Manage patient communications and follow-up per clinician instructions.
• Support onboarding and competency assessments for new hires.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program

National Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Tualatin, Oregon is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support to clinicians and the health care team. The role involves direct patient care and indirect tasks via phone or online, requiring observation, critical thinking, and strong communication.

You will work under the supervision of a clinician and manager, maintain patient records in the EMR, assist with procedures, and participate in team-based care to support timely, high-quality