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Medical Assistant - Grade 180 (

Job Number:   520275 )

 

  Working for an organization with the size and resources of Kaiser Permanente Northern California means having the potential to positively affect the health and well-being of entire communities. From our financial, business, and IT experts, to our RNs, allied health professionals, and physicians, we work together to provide the best care experience to our members and the communities we serve. As one of the most diverse regions in the country, Northern California offers everything from the majestic Sierra Mountains, to breathtaking Yosemite, to world-renowned Napa Valley. Here, you�ll discover the cultural and recreational diversity that makes Northern California one of the most desirable places in the world to live and work. As Northern California�s largest health plan, Kaiser Permanente provides you with the resources and opportunity to build a rewarding career in an environment that supports your success. Join us.

 

 

Description

 

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the Physician and/or designee.

Essential Functions: • Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and other pertinent information as required by department. • Records information in patients' medical record. • Prepares treatment rooms and patients for examination. • Assists clinician with care of the patient. • Handles inventories and orders and replenishes medical supplies and materials. • Gives treatments and performs routine laboratory tests as required by department. • Schedules appointments, performs clinical tasks and completes appropriate forms as required by department. • May be responsible for administering medications, including injections. • May be responsible for cleaning, processing, sterilizing and checking instruments. • Performs data entry. • 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 customer's 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 customer's 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. • No supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum six (6) months of experience or successful completion of Kaiser Externship. • High School Diploma or GED. • Completion of a course of study consistent with the requirements for Medical Assistants as specified by the Medical Board of California. • BLS certification. • Medical Terminology Certificate or equivalent experience. • Ability to use personal computer. • Ability to read, writes, and comprehends 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.

 

Primary Location :   California-Santa Clara-Santa Clara Medical Offices 710 Lawrence Express W

 

 

  Scheduled Hours (1-40) :   40

  Shift :   Day

  Working Days :   Mon, Tue, Wed,Thu, Fri,Scheduled days and hours are dependent on departmental needs and may include holidays and weekends. May float to all areas of the outpatient Medical Department in Santa Clara Homestead campus

  Working Hours Start :   8:30 AM

  Working Hours End :   5:30 PM

 

Schedule :   Full-time

 

Job Type :   Standard

 

Employee Status :   Regular

  Employee Group (Union Affiliation) :   United Healthcare Workers - West

 

Job Level :   Entry Level

 

Job :   Patient Care Services (Non RN)

  Public Department Name :   Family Medicine / Department #460

 

Travel :   No

  Job Eligible for Benefits :   Yes

 

 

  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.

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