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Medical Assistant
Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the physician and/or designee. Essential responsibilities include interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, and recording pertinent information in patients' medical records. Prepares treatment rooms and patients for examination, assists clinicians with patient care, inventories, orders, and replenishes medical supplies and materials. Administers treatments and performs routine laboratory tests as required by the department. Schedules appointments, performs clinical tasks, and completes appropriate forms. May administer medications, including injections, and is responsible for cleaning, processing, sterilizing, and checking instruments. Performs computer data entry functions and clinical/technical skills specific to the department. Practices customer service standards as defined by the medical center and specified department. Anticipates customer needs, takes proactive steps to meet those needs, listens and takes responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved. Promptly responds to alarms and patient requests, facilitates the customer's ability to utilize resources, and assures a clean, orderly, and functional work environment. Is an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others. 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 attendance policy and supports a collaborative labor-management partnership environment. This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Grade 180. Basic qualifications include 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. Education includes 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. License, certification, and registration include Basic Life Support. Additional requirements include the ability to read, write, and comprehend medical information. Ability to effectively present information, both verbal and written. Must be willing to work in a labor-management partnership environment. Refer to position specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement. Demonstrated ability to use personal computer. Medical Terminology Certificate or equivalent experience. Location: Oakland, California 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.
Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the physician and/or designee. Essential responsibilities include interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, and recording pertinent information in patients' medical records. Prepares treatment rooms and patients for examination, assists clinicians with patient care, inventories, orders, and replenishes medical supplies and materials. Administers treatments and performs routine laboratory tests as required by the department. Schedules appointments, performs clinical tasks, and completes appropriate forms. May administer medications, including injections, and is responsible for cleaning, processing, sterilizing, and checking instruments. Performs computer data entry functions and clinical/technical skills specific to the department. Practices customer service standards as defined by the medical center and specified department. Anticipates customer needs, takes proactive steps to meet those needs, listens and takes responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved. Promptly responds to alarms and patient requests, facilitates the customer's ability to utilize resources, and assures a clean, orderly, and functional work environment. Is an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others. 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 attendance policy and supports a collaborative labor-management partnership environment. This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Grade 180. Basic qualifications include 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. Education includes 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. License, certification, and registration include Basic Life Support. Additional requirements include the ability to read, write, and comprehend medical information. Ability to effectively present information, both verbal and written. Must be willing to work in a labor-management partnership environment. Refer to position specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement. Demonstrated ability to use personal computer. Medical Terminology Certificate or equivalent experience. Location: Oakland, California 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.