Urgent Care Technician(CMA)

Kaiser Permanente; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

KAISER Permanente in Woodbridge, Virginia is seeking an Urgent Care Technician (CMA) to support providers in delivering patient care under direct physician supervision. The role includes preparing patients, performing venipuncture and IV insertion, maintaining rooms, and ensuring accurate data entry and patient instructions.

Requires MA program with phlebotomy, and BLS. The position emphasizes teamwork in a Labor/Management Partnership environment with a focus on efficiency, patient safety, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program that includes phlebotomy training.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Licenses/certifications: RMA, CMA, NCCT, or AAMA Medical Assistant Certificate.
• Kaiser I.V. Venipuncture & IV Insertion competency within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association.
• Must complete Kaiser Permanente MA competencies within the first 60 days and annually thereafter.
• Requires bending, lifting >20 pounds, pushing wheelchairs/stretchers.
• Must work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
• Maintain certifications with annual CEUs to meet CLIA regulations/licensing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates flow of patients to optimize throughput and keep them informed of delays.
• Observes patients and notifies provider if distress is observed.
• Prepares patients for provider, assists before, during, and after examination.
• Performs Medical Assistant duties plus venipuncture and IV insertion tasks.
• Provides and reviews written patient instructions as appropriate.
• Maintains examination and treatment areas and orders supplies as directed.
• Verifies eligibility and demographics; inputs data per procedures; handles payments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

IV skills

Customer service

EMR documentation

Phlebotomy

Education

Medical Assistant program (includes phlebotomy)

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BLS certification

Kaiser I.V. Venipuncture & IV Insertion Competency

Job description

Job Summary

Under direct physician supervision, assists providers, professional nursing staff, and allied health personnel in the Urgent Care or Advance Urgent Care department in delivering patient care, improve efficiency and optimize clinical outcomes.

Essential Responsibilities

• Coordinates flow of patients in the department to optimize throughput; keeps patients apprised of delays.

• Observes patients in the department and notifies the provider and/or RN immediately if patient appears in distress.

• Prepares patients to see the provider; assists prior to, during, and following examination as needed.

• Performs all skills required of the Medical Assistant. Additionally, inserts foley catheters, performs complex splinting and performs venipuncture and point-of-care testing for the purpose of drawing blood or inserting a saline lock.

• Provides and reviews written instructions with patients as appropriate.

• Maintains examination and treatment rooms and other clinical and reception areas. Cleans equipment following established organizational guidelines. Ensures that established standard supply levels are maintained, and orders supplies as directed by the Clinical Operations Manager or lead RN.

• Verifies eligibility and demographic information for both new and existing patients and, when necessary, inputs data in accordance with pre-enrollment and non-status change procedures. Collects, secures, and accounts for payments received from members, in compliance with established procedures.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

every other weekend + holiday

Basic Qualifications

Experience

• N/A.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program that includes phlebotomy training.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Registered Medical Assistant from American Medical Technologists OR Certified Clinical Medical Assistant from National Healthcareer Association OR NCCT National Certified Medical Assistant OR Medical Assistant Certificate from American Association of Medical Assistants
• Kaiser I.V. Venipuncture & IV Insertion Competency within 6 months of hire
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association

Additional Requirements

• Completion of all Kaiser Permanente Medical Assistant required competencies within the first sixty (60) days of employment, and annually thereafter.
• Requires bending, lifting greater than 20 pounds, pushing wheelchairs/stretchers.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
• Must maintain certifications current and complete annual CEUs to meet CLIA regulations and/or licensing requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of experience as an Emergency Department technician, Emergency Medical Technician or military medic OR equivalent combination of experience as an Urgent Care Clinical Assistant and completion of training on required skills preferred.
• Proficiency in documenting in an electronic medical record system preferred.
• Must demonstrate strong IV skills, excellent customer service skills, & positive attitude toward patients & colleagues.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in an Urgent Care setting

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Urgent Care Technician(CMA)

LOCATION: Woodbridge, Virginia

REQNUMBER: 1452392

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.