Medical Assistant - Primary Care, South Washington - All Shifts & Schedules
Company: Kaiser
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: January 18, 2023
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Job Description:
An All-Inclusive Opportunity!To optimize your experience
applying to a job at Kaiser Permanente we have created a unique and
easy all-inclusive process to apply for open career opportunities
in this specific specialty relevant to your work experience and
interests. - The South Washington Area includes Salmon Creek,
Cascade Park, Orchards and Battle Ground locations.So, what is
next?You apply to this single posting, which represents an array of
full-time, part-time, and on-call/per-diem opportunities -
including all shifts and schedules. If you are interested in other
locations, please search for those unique postings on our careers
site separately.Allow our Talent - Team to find a suitable job
match to what you are looking for.Our talent team will coach you
through every step of the hiring process.We have a team of managers
dedicated to review on the spot submissions for an expedited hiring
experience.See what it's all about, submit your interest today!!
-Participates with the Health Care Team in delivering quality &
customer focused health care to patients in a manner that reflects
Kaiser Permanente's mission, vision & values. - Provides clinical &
administrative support to clinicians & other health care team
members to offer a variety of health care services to patients. -
Clinical duties involve both direct (in person) & indirect (via
phone or on-line) patient care activities requiring both simple to
complex clinical knowledge & skills. - As appropriate to the
position's scope of authorized duties, the MA is expected to have
competent observational, clinical, critical thinking,
communication, problem-solving & decision-making skills in order to
meet patient needs & contribute to a positive care experience &
work environment. - Works under the clinical supervision of the
clinician for patient care activities, & under the general
direction of the designated manager/supervisor. -Essential
Functions:--- Clinical Tasks: These job tasks provide patient care
& are to be performed competently, consistently, accurately &
according to established regional/departmental clinical protocols,
policies & procedures & standards. ---- They are: Prepares &
organizes patient's office visit for known reason/procedure by
ensuring that all appropriate tests, clinical information (e.g.
diagnostic test results, consultation reports, outside records,
etc.) & order entries - are ready for clinician review prior to
appointment time.--- Collects pertinent subjective (e.g. signs &
symptoms, allergies, current medication, tobacco use, etc.) &
objective (e.g. vital signs, height, weight, etc.) data related to
patient's reason for visit (i.e. chief complaint, presenting
symptoms or procedure).--- Utilizes standardized tools (e.g. PST,
health maintenance alerts) to identify & address health
maintenance/care gaps with patient & alerts clinician on those that
require his/her attention.--- Recognizes signs & symptoms of common
medical illnesses, abnormal versus new/existing & reports to
clinician. ---- Alerts clinician on signs & symptoms requiring
immediate attention & respond to directions per clinician---
Prepares patient for actual visit/procedure prior to clinician's
exam during rooming-in process.--- Assures exam/procedure room
contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms & educational
materials are available & ready for use during visit/procedure.---
Checks equipment are in safe working order & cleans room after
use.--- Provides patient with after-visit, follow-up, self-care or
procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed by
clinician.--- Use KP HealthConnect & other information systems to
document all pertinent data & outcomes of patient care according to
standardized procedures & policies such as & not limited to the use
of SBAR, KP HealthConnect smarttools, etc. ---- Updates demographic
or historical clinical data gathered in the electronic medical
record.--- Clinical Procedures: Performs diagnostic tests,
therapies & procedures within scope of authorized duties
competently & with maintenance of proficiency according to: a)
specific department standards on core clinical tasks (see
department's list of core skills); b) application of knowledge &
skills appropriate to developmental age of patient; & c)
established policies such as & not limited to patient safety,
aseptic & sterile techniques & infection control. ---- Examples of
categories of clinical tasks are as follows: Screening tests - e.g.
vital signs, vision, hearing, developmental, LOPS, pain, etc.---
Diagnostic tests - e.g. urine dips, spirometry/peak flow, - bladder
scan, finger sticks for glucose, etc.--- This job description is
not all encompassing. -Basic Qualifications:--- Graduate of an
accredited Medical Assistant program approved by the State.---
Medical Assistant - Certified in the State of Washington upon
hire.--- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers within
thirty (30) days of hire.--- Employees must be able to successfully
obtain Kaiser Permanente's Medication Administration Competency
Certification within ninety (90) days of employment as a Medical
Assistant.--- Demonstrated interpersonal and customer service
skills (assessment required for external candidates).---
Demonstrated communication (written and oral) skills.---
Demonstrated literacy in using computers and keyboarding.--- Skills
in problem-solving, setting priorities and using good judgment for
decisions.--- Ability to work independently and efficiently under
pressure. -Preferred Qualifications:--- One (1) to two (2) plus
years in a medical assistant position - to assigned department's
clinical area (e.g. Pediatrics, FP/IM, OB/Gyn, Surgery,
Dermatology, Neurology, Cardiology, etc.) within an ambulatory care
setting preferred.--- Demonstrated clinical knowledge and
procedural skills and/or documented trainings in assigned
department's clinical area within the last one (1) to three (3)
years preferred.--- Current National Medical Assistant
Certification preferred.--- Familiarity in documenting in an
electronic medical record system preferred.Job Schedule: Job
Category: Clinical Support, Medical Assistant
Keywords: Kaiser, Vancouver , Medical Assistant - Primary Care, South Washington - All Shifts & Schedules, Healthcare , Vancouver, Washington
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