Kaiser Permanente

Medical Assistant


PayCompetitive
LocationDowney/California
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 1334097
      Job Summary:
      Under direct supervision and within established scope of practice, assists in the provision of direct patient care by performing routine patient care procedures, technical, and supportive functions in a medical office or clinic setting.

      Essential Responsibilities:
      • Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
      • Performs routine patient care functions as prescribed by licensed health care providers following established clinical protocols, policies and procedures within defined scope of education, training and responsibilities.
      • Assists assigned physician(s) and/or other health care professional(s).
      • Performs routine clerical functions as assigned (i.e. making appointments, chart management, telephone calls etc.).
      • Prepares and administers medications as directed by physician order and in accordance with Kaiser Permanente guidelines.
      • Assists medical personnel with procedures and/or diagnostic exams.
      • Applies principles of aseptic technique and infection control as directed by the Infection Control Manual.
      • Establishes and maintains systems for patient test results and follow-up.
      • Provides basic information and assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel.
      • Documents pertinent patient information, nursing procedures and patient responses, following established guidelines and maintaining patient confidentiality.
      • Establishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations with members, staff and co-workers.
      • Perform other duties as directed.

      Pay Grade: 24

      Basic Qualifications:

      Experience

      • N/A.

      Education

      • N/A.

      License, Certification, Registration

      • Basic Life Support

      Additional Requirements:

      • Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant or completion of accredited Medical Assistant program.
      • Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II required.

      Preferred Qualifications:

      • Minimum one (1) year of experience in medical assisting within the last five (5) years preferred.
      • Computer and typing skills.

      Notes:

      • This is an on-call position; days and hours may vary.
      • Saturday hours will be 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.
      • Will be required to train in scope reprocessing.
      • Will be required to train as sigmoidoscopy assistant.
      • Must successfully pass or have passed the bilingual test within the last twelve (12) months or be active in the QBS program.
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