Medical Assistant III

Medical Assistant III

Local 5 Grade 06 Job Summary : Supports practitioner and clinical team to accomplish proactive patient management as delegated by and under indirect supervision of clinic nursing supervisor, and with direction from charge nurse, staff nurse, or practitioner. Performs variety of technical, clerical, receptionist and patient care duties to assist practitioners and other members of health care team in providing high quality patient care through health care system. Prepares sterile and un-sterile fields and assists practitioner with minor procedures and occasional office-based surgical procedures.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Interacts with patients, families, customers, and other members of health care team in courteous and professional manner.
• Obtains, identifies and records vital signs, prevention data, medications, chief complaints and other pertinent information.
• Anticipates providers needs during patient procedures.
• Serves as member of health care team.
• Prepares room and instruments for use during exam or procedure.
• Reviews written instructions / educational materials with patient and family regarding preparation and / or follow-up for diagnostic tests, medical procedures, surgeries, and treatments.
• Coordinates efforts with nursing supervisor, staff and other departments to maintain standards of patient care.
• Ensures equipment is available and in clean, safe and operable condition.
• Maintains and promotes clean, safe and well-equipped environment for patients, family members and staff.
• Reviews, compiles, documents and prepares paper or on-line clinical records for clinical encounters.
• Encourages open channel of communication with co-workers and supervisor.
• Assists patients and / or family members with non-clinical complaints or inquiries.
• Receives telephone calls.
• Assists and supports receptionist(s) with daily and procedure / operating room schedules.
• Maintains familiarity with various schedules, clinic procedures, surgeries, coding techniques and preferences unique to individual practitioners and nursing staff.
• Directs patient to business office for financial concerns.
• Represents, attends and participates regularly in staff meetings, interdepartmental committees, and other department meetings.
• Uses supplies conservatively to maintain inventory control and contain costs.
• Prioritizes and coordinates daily workflow and activities.
• Adheres to organizational, departmental and clinic specific standards, policies, procedures, processes, protocols or guidelines.
• Demonstrates and applies knowledge, skills and competency in required clinical skills and use of clinical equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care and / or service appropriate to age groups served.
• Demonstrates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of specialization.

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COMPANY : KAISER

LOCATION : Lihue, Hawaii

REQNUMBER : 1342909

External hires must pass a background check / drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and / or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.