Medical Assistant, West Hyattsville

Job Summary :

Under direct physician supervision, assists providers, nurses and allied health personnel in delivering comprehensive, high quality patient care to Kaiser Permanente members.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Assists the physician in providing comprehensive medical care to targeted patient population in the ambulatory clinic setting by :
• Preparing the patient for the medical examination.
• Performing rooming-in, screening activities and patient histories for the appropriate to patient population.
• Performing assigned clinical tasks and / or procedures.
• Set up patient for virtual visit in clinic.
• Turnover room following patient visit.
• Serve as chaperone for exams if requested by patient.
• Assisting with scheduling follow-up appointments and activities as recommended by the physician.
• Performs clinical tasks and / or procedures appropriate to targeted patient population under the delegation and supervision of a licensed physician.
• Immediately notifies physician or other licensed health care provider of patients observed to be in distress.
• Documents all care given and actions taken on behalf of the patient in KP HealthConnect.
• Facilitates smooth and efficient operation of the clinical department by monitoring the flow of patients and intervening as appropriate to minimize wait times and promote a positive experience for the patient.
• Assists with inventory and requisition of required supplies; keeps exam and procedure rooms adequately stocked at all times.
• Engages in positive interactions with Kaiser Permanente members, visitors and fellow staff members at all times.
• Monitor and manage refrigerated medications under the supervision of the practicing physician.
• Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards; facility policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local requirements.
• Administers medications per KP policy and using the 5 rights of medication administration.
• Performs basic diagnostic and laboratory tests and specimen collection per KP policy and CLIA regulations.
• Assist with routine patient education and self-care instructions as directed by providers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications :

Experience

Education

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

Additional Requirements :

Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.

Effective communication (written and oral) skills.

Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.

Problem solving skills.

Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

Must be able to work in a Labor / Management Partnership environment.

Must maintain certifications current and complete annual CEUs to meet CLIA regulations and / or licensing requirements.

Preferred Qualifications :

Proficiency in documenting in an electronic medical record system preferred.