Medical Assistant - Primary Care (40 hours Renton)
Company: Kaiser
Location: Renton
Posted on: March 12, 2023
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Job Description:
$6,500 sign on bonus eligibleMONDAY - FRIDAY, OCCASIONAL
SATURDAYS. Job Summary:Kaiser Permanente Washington serves over
700,000 members across the state of Washington and is growing! We
believe that achieving total health for our members takes teamwork
and we are looking for exceptional team members who thrive on
delivering an exceptional experience for our members and patients.
Kaiser Permanente Washington is recognized as a best place to work
that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, practices
mentorship, and believes in a positive, healthy work
environment.Our Medical Assistants (MA) play a critical role and
are key to our promise on delivering an exceptional patient
experience. As an MA at Kaiser Permanente you will be part of a
world class care team working with outstanding nurses, physicians,
physicians assistants and nurse practitioners to provide the best
care possible. Join us in our mission to provide high-quality,
affordable health care services and to improve the health of our
members and the communities we serve.Essential
Responsibilities:Collection of selected data about health status of
the patient. Determines consumers purpose for visit, concerns and
educational/physical needs. Checks and records consumers vital
signs. Records pertinent data on the consumers medical record.
Recognizes urgent/emergent situations and refers them in a timely
fashion to physician or nurse. Participates with other health team
members in the development of the nursing care plan. Contributes
pertinent information to the nursing plan of care and passes it on
to appropriate professional provider. Follows through and
implements the nursing plan of care safely and completely according
to role and team specifications. Documents accurate information in
proper format.Communicates in an attentive and individualized
manner in every encounter. Participates in the coordination and
facilitation of care for the patient. Cooperates and communicates
effectively with other team members in order to accomplish the
workload. Recognizes and reports obvious psychosocial, cultural
and/or emotional needs. Verifies the patients understanding of the
purpose for visit. Instructs and orients patients and
family/significant others to the health care team members, the
services available, and the means of access to those services.
Participates in the orientation of new consumers to KFHPWs policies
and procedures. Demonstrates an awareness of the Consumer Bill of
Rights and Responsibilities.According to the educational plan
determined by the professional provider, provides instruction to
the patient and family/significant others. Provides instruction
that matches learning needs and the nursing plan of care.
Encourages patient compliance with therapeutic and medical
regimens. Under the direction of the professional provider,
provides the patient with preventive care information that matches
his/her age, sex, and health status. Utilizes available health
education resources. Reinforces the plan with patient to improve
general health status.Accurately documents selected patient history
observations and procedures. Adheres to KFHPW documentation
standards. Provides each patient a safe, comfortable, and private
environment. Provides a safe environment for each patient and
adheres to KFHPW safety standards. Adheres to KFHPW infection
control policies and procedures.Demonstrates responsibility and
accountability for practice, for continued growth and
self-evaluation. Identifies own learning needs and participates in
educational efforts to meet those needs. Participates in staff
orientation and student education activities. Participates with
managers in completing the process for self and colleague/team
performance reviews. Consistently demonstrates an appearance
consistent with current KFHPW dress code policy. Basic
Qualifications:ExperienceN/AEducationHigh School Diploma OR General
Education Development (GED) required.Graduate of an accredited
medical assistant program prior to start date/transfer or
equivalent Military experience with ability to obtain MA-I prior to
start date.License, Certification, RegistrationInterim Medical
Assistant Certificate (Washington) required at hire OR Medical
Assistant Certificate (Washington) required at hireBasic Life
Support required at hireAdditional Requirements:If hired as MA-I,
must obtain MA-C prior to the expiration of the MA-I
credential.Knowledge and skills listed on the Kaiser Foundation
Health Plan of Washington Medical Assistant Competencies/Skills
Inventory.Preferred Qualifications:N/AJob Schedule: Job Category:
Clinical Support, Medical Assistant
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