Medical Assistant, 36hrs, Gaithersburg

About the Role

Under direct physician supervision, assists providers, nurses, and allied health personnel in delivering comprehensive, high-quality patient care to Kaiser Permanente members in an ambulatory clinic setting.

Responsibilities

• Assists the physician in providing comprehensive medical care by preparing patients for medical examinations, performing rooming-in, screening activities, and obtaining patient histories.
• Performs assigned clinical tasks and procedures under physician supervision, including setting up patients for virtual visits and turning over rooms post-visit.
• Serves as a chaperone for exams if requested by the patient.
• Assists with scheduling follow-up appointments and activities as recommended by the physician.
• Performs clinical tasks and procedures appropriate to the targeted patient population under delegation and supervision of a licensed physician.
• Immediately notifies physician or other licensed healthcare provider of patients observed to be in distress.
• Documents all care given and actions taken in KP HealthConnect.
• Monitors patient flow to minimize wait times and promote a positive patient experience.
• Assists with inventory and requisition of supplies, ensuring exam and procedure rooms are adequately stocked.
• Engages in positive interactions with Kaiser Permanente members, visitors, and staff.
• Monitors and manages refrigerated medications under physician supervision.
• Adheres to professional standards, facility policies, and federal, state, and local requirements.
• Administers medications per KP policy using the 5 rights of medication administration.
• Performs basic diagnostic and laboratory tests and specimen collection per KP policy and CLIA regulations.
• Assists with routine patient education and self-care instructions as directed by providers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program that includes phlebotomy training.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED).
• Registered Medical Assistant from American Medical Technologists, NCCT National Certified Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant Certificate from American Association of Medical Assistants, or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant from National Healthcareer Association.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Completion of all Kaiser Permanente Medical Assistant required competencies within the first sixty (60) days of employment, and annually thereafter.
• Effective interpersonal, customer service, and communication (written and oral) skills.
• Proficiency in applicable computer software.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Must 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, relevant experience, or successful completion of a Kaiser Permanente externship.
• Proficiency in documenting in an electronic medical record system.

Schedule

• Part-time, 36 scheduled weekly hours.
• Shift: Day, Monday through Friday.
• Working hours: 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM.
• Worker location: Onsite.

Pay

$26.45 - $38.92 per hour. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel

Yes, 20% of the time.