Medical Assistant - Urgent Care (Per Diem Olympia)
Company: Kaiser
Location: Grapeview
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Expectation of at least 4 shift per month, including some
weekends and holidays- Night Shift Availability RequiredKaiser
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.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.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.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, RegistrationBasic Life Support
required at hireMedical Assistant Certificate (Washington) required
at hire OR Interim Medical Assistant Certificate (Washington)
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
Keywords: Kaiser, Seattle , Medical Assistant - Urgent Care (Per Diem Olympia), Healthcare , Grapeview, Washington
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