Medical Assistant

About the Role

Assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the Physician and/or Designee.

Key Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records pertinent information in the patient's medical record.
• Prepares treatment rooms and patients for examination.
• Assists clinician with patient care.
• Inventories, orders, and replenishes medical supplies and materials.
• Administers treatments and performs routine laboratory tests.
• Schedules appointments, performs clinical tasks, and completes appropriate forms.
• May administer medications, including injections.
• May be responsible for cleaning, processing, sterilizing, and checking instruments.
• Performs computer data entry.
• Performs clinical/technical skills specific to the department.
• Practices customer service standards, anticipates customer needs, and takes proactive steps to resolve issues.
• Responds promptly to alarms and patient requests.
• Assures a clean, orderly, and functional work environment.
• Manages difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance.
• Takes accountability for own actions.
• Acts as a resource and mentor to new employees, students, and other team members.
• Actively participates in departmental professional development activities.
• Adheres to the Attendance Policy.
• Supports a collaborative labor-management partnership environment.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic Life Support certification.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical information.
• Ability to effectively present information, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to use a personal computer.
• Medical Terminology Certificate or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum six (6) months of experience or successful completion of Kaiser Permanente externship.
• Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Completion of a course of study consistent with the requirements for Medical Assistants as specified by the Medical Board of California.
• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

Job Level: Entry Level

Pay Range: $38.15 - $40.14 / hour

Schedule: Full-time, Mon-Fri, 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM (days and hours may vary based on departmental needs)

Work Setting: Onsite