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Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

California StaffingFairfield, CA, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Medical Assistant

Job Summary : Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the Physician and / or Designee.

Essential Responsibilities :

  • Interviews patients and measures vital signs and other pertinent information as required by the department. Records information in patients medical record.
  • Prepares treatment rooms and patients for examination. Assists clinician with care of the patient.
  • Inventories, orders and replenishes medical supplies and materials. Gives treatments and performs routine laboratory tests as required by the department.
  • Schedules appointments, performs clinical tasks and completes appropriate forms as required by the department. May be responsible for administering medications, including injections.
  • May be responsible for cleaning, processing, sterilizing and checking instruments. Performs computer data entry functions. Performs clinical / technical skills specific to the department. Performs other related duties as necessary.

Customer Service : Practices customer service standards as defined by the Medical Center and specified department.

  • Anticipates the customers needs, takes proactive steps to meet those needs, by listening and taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved.
  • Promptly responds to alarms and patient requests. Facilitates the customers ability to utilize resources. Assures a clean, orderly, and functional work environment.

    • Team Commitment : Is an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others.

  • Manages difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance. Takes accountability for own actions.
  • Acts as a resource and mentor to new employees, students, and other team members. Actively participates in departmental professional development activities. Adheres to Attendance Policy. Supports a collaborative labor-management partnership environment.

    • Supervisory Responsibilities : This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

    Grade 180 Basic Qualifications :

  • Experience : Minimum six (6) months of experience or successful completion of Kaiser Permanente externship. Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.
  • Education : High School Diploma / GED. Completion of a course of study consistent with the requirements for Medical Assistants as specified by the Medical Board of California.
  • License, Certification, Registration : Basic Life Support

    • Additional Requirements :

  • Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical information.
  • Ability to effectively present information, both verbal and written.
  • Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
  • Refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
  • Demonstrated ability to use personal computer.
  • Medical Terminology Certificate or equivalent experience.

    • Preferred Qualifications : N / A

    Company : Kaiser

    Location : Fairfield, California

    Reqnumber : 1382828

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