Medical Assistant-FLOAT

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. Accountable for traveling within a Zone and/or reasonable geographical area. Primary zone Falls Church: includes travel to Falls Church, Alexandria, Springfield, and Tysons Corner medical centers. Up to 100% travel, in accordance with float pool agreement.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the patient for the medical examination
• Performs rooming-in, screening activities and patient histories 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
• Assists with scheduling follow-up appointments and activities as recommended by the physician
• Performs clinical tasks and/or procedures appropriate to targeted patient population under the delegation and supervision of a licensed physician
• Immediately notifies physician or other licensed health care provider of patients observed to be in distress
• 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
• 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
• Adheres to professional standards; facility policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local requirements
• 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
• Assists with routine patient education and self-care instructions as directed by providers
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education

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

License, Certification, Registration

• Medical Assistant Certificate from American Association of Medical Assistants OR NCCT National Certified Medical Assistant OR Certified Clinical Medical Assistant from National Healthcareer Association OR Registered Medical Assistant from American Medical Technologists
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association

Additional Requirements

• 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
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment
• Must maintain certifications current and complete annual CEUs to meet CLIA regulations and/or licensing requirements

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

Pay

Pay Range: $30.77 - $43.87 / 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.

Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Shift: Day
• Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
• Working Hours: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
• Job Schedule: Full-time
• Job Type: Standard
• Worker Location: Onsite
• Employee Status: Regular
• Employee Group/Union Affiliation: M40|OPEIU|Local 2
• Department: DCSM Service Area - Resource Management/Float Pool - 1808
• Travel: Yes, 100% of the time
• Work Setting: Onsite (worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy)