Medical Assistant

Under direct supervision and within established scope of practice, assists in the provision of direct patient care by performing routine patient care procedures, technical, and supportive functions in a medical office or clinic setting.

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.


• Performs routine patient care functions as prescribed by licensed health care providers following established clinical protocols, policies and procedures within defined scope of education, training and responsibilities.


• Assists assigned physician(s) and/or other health care professional(s).


• Performs routine clerical functions as assigned (i.e. making appointments, chart management, telephone calls etc.).


• Prepares and administers medications as directed by physician order and in accordance with Kaiser Permanente guidelines.


• Assists medical personnel with procedures and/or diagnostic exams.


• Applies principles of aseptic technique and infection control as directed by the Infection Control Manual.


• Establishes and maintains systems for patient test results and follow-up.


• Provides basic information and assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel.


• Documents pertinent patient information, nursing procedures and patient responses, following established guidelines and maintaining patient confidentiality.


• Establishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations with members, staff and co-workers.


• Perform other duties as directed.

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• Basic Life Support

• Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant or completion of accredited Medical Assistant program.

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in medical assisting within the last five (5) years preferred.


• Computer and typing skills.

Notes:

• Performs vision checks, Ophthalmology testing, and assist with minor procedures. Preferred experience in Ophthalmology/Optometry

PrimaryLocation : California,Woodland Hills,Woodland Hills Medical Center
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 09:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 05:30 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : B01|SEIU|Local 399
Job Level : Entry Level
Job Category : Clinical Support,Medical Assistant
Department : Woodland Hills Med Center - Ophthalmology-Regular Clinic - 0806
Travel : No
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• Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.

• Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.

• Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.