Job Summary:
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.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in medical assisting within the last five (5) years preferred.
- Computer and typing skills.
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