Clinical Assistant
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
Description: Job Summary:To work interdependently with
physicians, nurses and other clinical staff to provide
comprehensive, high quality medical 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 screening activities appropriate to
patient population.Performing assigned clinical tasks and/or
procedures.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.Performs
clinical tasks and/or procedures appropriate to targeted patient
population under the delegation and supervision of a registered
nurse.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.Performs other duties as assigned.12:30pm - 5pm on
ThursOff FridayBasic Qualifications:ExperienceMinimum one (1) year
of full-time experience as a nursing/medical assistant OR relevant
experience OR successful completion of a Kaiser Permanente
externship.Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition
employees have this experience requirement waived.EducationHigh
School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)
required.License, Certification, RegistrationCertified Nurse
Assistant (Maryland)Basic Life Support required at hireAdditional
Requirements:Completion of all Kaiser Permanente Clinical Assistant
required competencies within the first sixty (60) days of
employment, and annually thereafter.External applicants and all
internal applicants that did not go through KPMAS CA Skills
Maximization and Standardization Program will be required to
complete an internal Kaiser medication course and required to
complete all medication competencies within the first one hundred
eighty (180) 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.Preferred
Qualifications:Experience in administering medications and/or have
completed medication administration education.Graduate of an
accredited Medical Assistant Program.Current National Medical
Assistant Certification.Familiarity in documenting in an electronic
medical record system.Primary Location: Maryland,Silver
Spring,Silver Spring Medical CenterScheduled Weekly Hours: 20Shift:
DayWorkdays: Mon, Wed, ThuWorking Hours Start: 08:00 AMWorking
Hours End: 04:30 PMJob Schedule: Part-timeJob Type:
StandardEmployee Status: RegularEmployee Group/Union Affiliation:
M40-OPEIU-Local 2Job Level: Individual ContributorDepartment:
Silver Spring Medical Center - Pediatrics - 1808Travel: NoKaiser
Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse
and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including
pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital
status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity,
veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing
characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected
status.
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