Flu Clinic Medical Assistant, Kensington

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 patients and physicians.
• Serves as a liaison between patients and other healthcare providers.
• Affords support to the physician during examinations.
• 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.
• Maintains a positive and efficient environment by monitoring the flow of patients and intervening as appropriate to minimize wait times and promote a positive experience for the patient.
• 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.
• Monitors and manages refrigerated medications under the supervision of the practicing physician.
• Administers medications per KP policy and using the 5 rights of medication administration.
• Performs basic diagnostic and laboratory tests and specimen collection per KP policy and CLIA regulations.
• Affords assistance with routine patient education and self-care instructions as directed by providers.

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.

Additional Requirements

• 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.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
• Maintain 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.