Medical Assistant II, Alpharetta - Primary Care at Kaiser Permanente

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Clinical Information Collection, Point Of Care Testing, Exam Room Preparation, Medication Administration, Follow-up Care, Patient Concern Resolution, Quality Improvement, Policy Adherence, Interpersonal Skills, Vital Signs, Height And Weight Measurement, Hearing Screening, Vision Screening, Care Gap Identification, Electronic Medical Record Documentation

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Job Summary: Within a team environment, provides support to providers and nurses during patient care encounters. Collects clinical information, completes point of care testing, ensures exam rooms are clean and stocked for patient visits, assists practitioners with examinations, treatment, or procedures, administers prescribed medications within scope, performs follow-up care per provider instructions, and schedules follow-up appointments as ordered. Resolves patient concerns promptly and maintains departmental quality Improvement standards. Essential Responsibilities: Adheres to Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures, principles of responsibilities, and applicable local, state, and federal laws. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with patients and members of the healthcare team. Completes patient intake, including vital signs, height, weight, and hearing and vision screening, as indicated. Identifies care gaps and schedules care gap visits/procedures, as indicated. Prepares consent, school, and work forms for provider to review and sign. Ensures exam rooms are clean and stocked with essential supplies and equipment for patient visits/procedures. Completes point of care testing. Administers in-scope immunizations and medications, as ordered, and provides patients with the most recent Vaccine Information Statement (VIS). Assists practitioners with examinations, including positioning and draping the patient, passing instruments in a sterile manner, and assisting with minor procedures. Documents patient care and education in the electronic medical record. Actively participates in Unit Based Team (UBT) and staff meetings, department-specific education, and quality improvement initiatives. May perform other in-scope duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications: Experience 1000 hours of back-office experience required (within 1 year). Education High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required. License, Certification, Registration American Medical Technologist Medical Technologist Certificate OR Registered Medical Assistant from American Medical Technologists OR NCCT National Certified Medical Assistant from National Center for Competency Testing OR Certified Clinical Medical Assistant from National Healthcareer Association OR Medical Assistant Certificate from American Association of Medical Assistants Basic Life Support required at hire Additional Requirements: Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment. Preferred Qualifications: N/A

Responsibilities

The role involves supporting providers and nurses during patient care by collecting clinical data, performing point-of-care testing, maintaining stocked exam rooms, and assisting with examinations and procedures. Responsibilities also include administering prescribed medications within scope, performing follow-up care, and scheduling subsequent appointments.