Medical Assistant

Under direct physician supervision, assists providers, nurses and allied health personnel in delivering comprehensive, high quality patient care to Kaiser Permanente members

• Assists the physician in providing comprehensive medical care to targeted patient population in the ambulatory clinic setting
• Preparing the patient for the medical examination
• Performing rooming-in, screening activities and patient histories for the appropriate to patient population
• Performing assigned clinical tasks and/or procedures
• Set up patient for virtual visit in clinic
• 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 appropriate to targeted patient population under the delegation and supervision of a licensed physician
• Immediately notifies physician or other licensed health care provider of patients observed to be in distress
• Documents all care given and actions taken on behalf of the patient in KP HealthConnect
• Facilitates smooth and efficient operation of the clinical department by monitoring the flow of patients and intervening as appropriate to minimize wait times and promote a positive experience for the patient
• Assists with inventory and requisition of required supplies; keeps exam and procedure rooms adequately stocked at all times
• Engages in positive interactions with Kaiser Permanente members, visitors and fellow staff members at all times
• Monitor and manage refrigerated medications under the supervision of the practicing physician
• Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards; facility policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local requirements
• Administers medications per KP policy and using the 5 rights of medication administration
• Performs basic diagnostic and laboratory tests and specimen collection per KP policy and CLIA regulations
• Assist with routine patient education and self-care instructions as directed by providers
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program that includes phlebotomy training
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant from National Healthcareer Association OR NCCT National Certified Medical Assistant OR Medical Assistant Certificate from American Association of Medical Assistants OR Registered Medical Assistant from American Medical Technologists
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association

• Health insurance
• 401k matching
• Flight privileges

Kaiser Permanente is a healthcare organization that provides medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage to its members