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Medical Assistant II
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Kaiser Permanente
Job Summary Within a team environment, provides support to providers and nurses during patient care encounters. Collects clinical information, completes point-of-care testing, ensures exam rooms are clean and stocked for patient visits, assists practitioners with examinations, treatment or procedures, administers prescribed medications within scope, performs follow-up care per provider instructions, and schedules follow-up appointments as ordered. Resolves patient concerns promptly and maintains departmental quality improvement standards.
Essential Responsibilities
Adhere to Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures, principles of responsibilities, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Utilize effective communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with patients and members of the healthcare team.
Complete patient intake, including vital signs, height, weight, and hearing and vision screening, as indicated.
Identify care gaps and schedule care gap visits/procedures, as indicated.
Prepare consent, school, and work forms for provider to review and sign.
Ensure exam rooms are clean and stocked with essential supplies and equipment for patient visits/procedures.
Complete point-of-care testing.
Administer in-scope immunizations and medications, as ordered, and provide patients with the most recent Vaccine Information Statement (VIS).
Assist practitioners with examinations, including positioning and draping the patient, passing instruments in a sterile manner, and assisting with minor procedures.
Document patient care and education in the electronic medical record.
Actively participate in Unit Based Team (UBT) and staff meetings, department-specific education, and quality improvement initiatives.
May perform other in-scope duties as assigned.
Experience & Qualifications
1000 hours of back‑office experience within 1 year.
Education
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
American Medical Technologist Medical Technologist Certificate OR Certified Clinical Medical Assistant OR NCCT National Certified Medical Assistant OR Registered Medical Assistant OR Medical Assistant Certificate from American Association of Medical Assistants
Basic Life Support required at hire
Additional Requirements
Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: N/A
Seniority Level:
Entry level
Employment Type:
Full-time
Job Function:
Health Care Provider
Industry:
Hospitals and Health Care
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Medical Assistant II
role at
Kaiser Permanente
Job Summary Within a team environment, provides support to providers and nurses during patient care encounters. Collects clinical information, completes point-of-care testing, ensures exam rooms are clean and stocked for patient visits, assists practitioners with examinations, treatment or procedures, administers prescribed medications within scope, performs follow-up care per provider instructions, and schedules follow-up appointments as ordered. Resolves patient concerns promptly and maintains departmental quality improvement standards.
Essential Responsibilities
Adhere to Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures, principles of responsibilities, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Utilize effective communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with patients and members of the healthcare team.
Complete patient intake, including vital signs, height, weight, and hearing and vision screening, as indicated.
Identify care gaps and schedule care gap visits/procedures, as indicated.
Prepare consent, school, and work forms for provider to review and sign.
Ensure exam rooms are clean and stocked with essential supplies and equipment for patient visits/procedures.
Complete point-of-care testing.
Administer in-scope immunizations and medications, as ordered, and provide patients with the most recent Vaccine Information Statement (VIS).
Assist practitioners with examinations, including positioning and draping the patient, passing instruments in a sterile manner, and assisting with minor procedures.
Document patient care and education in the electronic medical record.
Actively participate in Unit Based Team (UBT) and staff meetings, department-specific education, and quality improvement initiatives.
May perform other in-scope duties as assigned.
Experience & Qualifications
1000 hours of back‑office experience within 1 year.
Education
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
American Medical Technologist Medical Technologist Certificate OR Certified Clinical Medical Assistant OR NCCT National Certified Medical Assistant OR Registered Medical Assistant OR Medical Assistant Certificate from American Association of Medical Assistants
Basic Life Support required at hire
Additional Requirements
Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: N/A
Seniority Level:
Entry level
Employment Type:
Full-time
Job Function:
Health Care Provider
Industry:
Hospitals and Health Care
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