Flu Clinic Medical Assistant, Camp Springs

Job Summary

Temp: Flu Clinic
Under direct physician supervision, assists providers, nurses and allied health personnel in delivering comprehensive, high quality patient care to Kaiser Permanente members.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepares the patient for the medical examination.
• Performs rooming-in, screening activities and patient histories for the appropriate to patient population.
• Performs assigned clinical tasks and/or procedures.
• Sets up patient for virtual visit in clinic.
• Turns over room following patient visit.
• Serves as chaperone for exams if requested by patient.
• Serves as a liaison between the patient and the physician.
• Serves as a liaison between the patient and the clinic staff.
• Assists with scheduling follow-up appointments and activities as recommended by the physician.
• Documents all care given and actions taken on behalf of the patient in KP HealthConnect.
• Facilitates smooth and efficient operation of the clinical department by monitoring the flow of patients and intervening as appropriate to minimize wait times and promote a positive experience for the patient.
• Affixes and manages refrigerated medications under the supervision of the practicing physician.
• Assists with inventory and requisition of required supplies; keeps exam and procedure rooms adequately stocked at all times.
• Engages in positive interactions with Kaiser Permanente members, visitors and fellow staff members at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience

• N/A.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program that includes phlebotomy training.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

• Registered Medical Assistant from American Medical Technologists OR NCCT National Certified Medical Assistant OR Medical Assistant Certificate from American Association of Medical Assistants OR Certified Clinical Medical Assistant from National Healthcareer Association.

Basic Qualifications

• Completion of all Kaiser Permanente Medical Assistant required competencies within the first sixty (60) days of employment, and annually thereafter.
• Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Effective communication (written and oral) skills.
• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Maintains certifications current and complete annual CEUs to meet CLIA regulations and/or licensing requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of full-time experience as a nursing/medical assistant OR relevant experience OR successful completion of a Kaiser Permanente externship preferred.
• Proficiency in documenting in an electronic medical record system preferred.