Traveling Medical Assistant for Ambulatory & Virtual Visits

NALHE; Arbutus (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a clinical assistant to support physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals in a busy ambulatory clinic. The role requires travel within a defined zone up to 100% of the time and involves preparing patients for exams, rooming, screenings, and assisting with virtual visits.

Under direct physician supervision, you will perform delegated clinical tasks, monitor patient flow, document care in KP HealthConnect, and ensure supplies and medications are properly

Responsibilities

• Preparing the patient for the medical examination.
• Performing rooming-in, screening activities and patient histories.
• Performing assigned clinical tasks and/or procedures.
• Set up patient for virtual visit.
• Turnover room following patient visit.
• Serve as chaperone for exams if requested by patient.
• Assisting with scheduling follow-up appointments and activities as recommended by the physician.
• Performs clinical tasks and/or procedures under supervision.
• Immediately notifies physician of patients in distress.
• Documents all care given and actions taken in KP HealthConnect.
• Monitors patient flow to minimize wait times and promote a positive patient experience.
• Assists with inventory and requisition of supplies; keeps rooms stocked.
• Engages with Kaiser Permanente members and staff professionally.
• Monitors and manages refrigerated medications under supervision.
• Adheres to facility policies and professional standards; follows regulations.
• Administers medications per policy using the 5 rights.
• Performs basic diagnostic and laboratory tests per policy and CLIA regulations.
• Assists with routine patient education and self-care instructions.
• Up to 100% travel, in accordance with our float pool agreement.

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a clinical assistant to support physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals in a busy ambulatory clinic. The role requires travel within a defined zone up to 100% of the time and involves preparing patients for exams, rooming, screenings, and assisting with virtual visits.

Under direct physician supervision, you will perform delegated clinical tasks, monitor patient flow, document care in KP HealthConnect, and ensure supplies and medications are properly