Medical Assistant Kensington

Position: Medical Assistant, 16hrs, Kensington
Location: Kensington

Job Summary:

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

Essential Responsibilities:

* Assists the physician in providing comprehensive medical care to targeted patient population in the ambulatory clinic setting by:

* Preparing the patient for the medical examination.

* Performing rooming-in, screening activities and patient histories for the appropriate to patient population.

* Performing assigned clinical tasks and/or procedures.

* Set up patient for virtual visit in clinic.

* Turnover room following patient visit.

* Serve as chaperone for exams if requested by patient.

* Assisting 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 Health Connect.

* 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.

* Monitor and manage refrigerated medications under the supervision of the practicing physician.

* Serves and protects the practice by adhering 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.

* Assist with routine patient education and self-care instructions as directed by providers.

* Performs other duties as assigned.