A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
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.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum one (1) year of experience in medical assisting within the last five (5) years preferred. Computer and typing skills. Spanish Speaking Preferred. Hi Volume dept experience preferred
Notes:
This is an on call position, days and hours may vary. Required to support ALL clinical depts in the
MOB:
IM,Ped,OB PrimaryLocation :
California,Cerritos,Cerritos Medical Offices HoursPerWeek :
Yes, 5 % of the Time Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures. Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments. Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.
