Medical Assistant - Woodland Hills, United States - Kaiser Permanente
Description
Job Summary:
Under direct supervision and within established scope of practice, assists in the provision of direct patient care by performing routine patient care procedures, technical, and supportive functions in a medical office or clinic setting.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Performs routine patient care functions as prescribed by licensed health care providers following established clinical protocols, policies and procedures within defined scope of education, training and responsibilities.
- Assists assigned physician(s) and/or other health care professional(s).
- Performs routine clerical functions as assigned (i.e. making appointments, chart management, telephone calls etc.).
- Prepares and administers medications as directed by physician order and in accordance with Kaiser Permanente guidelines.
- Assists medical personnel with procedures and/or diagnostic exams.
- Applies principles of aseptic technique and infection control as directed by the Infection Control Manual.
- Establishes and maintains systems for patient test results and followup.
- Provides basic information and assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel.
- Documents pertinent patient information, nursing procedures and patient responses, following established guidelines and maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Establishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations with members, staff and coworkers.
- Perform other duties as directed.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- N/A.
- N/A.
- Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
- Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant or completion of accredited Medical Assistant program.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in medical assisting within the last five (5) years preferred.
- Computer and typing skills.
Notes:
- This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.
- Will float to Med. Center, T. Oaks, SIMI, Porter Ranch MOB's.
- Must be available 1 weekend a month.
PrimaryLocation :
California,Woodland Hills,Woodland Hills Medical Center
HoursPerWeek : 1
Shift :
Day
Workdays :
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
WorkingHoursStart : 07:30 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 09:00 PM
Job Schedule :
Call-in/On-Call
Job Type :
Standard
Employee Status :
Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation :
B01|SEIU|Local 399
Job Level :
Entry Level
Job Category :
Clinical Support,Medical Assistant
Department :
Woodland Hills Med Center - Med Ctr Admin Central Staff - 0806
Travel :
Yes, 25 % of the Time
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