Medical Assistant - South Washington - All Departments, Shifts & Schedules
Company: Kaiser
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: January 25, 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, Mill Plain, Longview, Orchards, Columbia Tech 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 - South Washington - All Departments, Shifts & Schedules, Healthcare , Vancouver, Washington
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