Surgical Medical Assistant II – Patient Care & Procedures

Kaiser Permanente International; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and nurses in patient care encounters. The role includes collecting clinical information, performing point-of-care testing, preparing exam rooms, and assisting with examinations and procedures.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, a recognized Medical Assistant certification, and BLS at hire. The incumbent will document care in the EMR, coordinate follow-up, and participate in quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• 1000 hours of back-office experience required within 1 year.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant Certification from an approved body required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures and applicable laws.
• Utilizes effective communication with patients and health care team.
• Completes patient intake including vital signs and screenings.
• Identifies care gaps and schedules visits/procedures as indicated.
• Prepares consent, school, and work forms for review.
• Keeps exam rooms clean and stocked for visits/procedures.
• Completes point of care testing.
• Administers in-scope immunizations and medications as ordered.
• Assists practitioners with examinations and procedures.
• Documents care in the electronic medical record.
• Participates in unit-based teams and quality improvement initiatives.
• May perform other in-scope duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and nurses in patient care encounters. The role includes collecting clinical information, performing point-of-care testing, preparing exam rooms, and assisting with examinations and procedures.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, a recognized Medical Assistant certification, and BLS at hire. The incumbent will document care in the EMR, coordinate follow-up, and participate in quality improvement efforts.