Medical Assistant - Neurology (40 hours Capitol Hill)
Company: Kaiser
Location: Redmond
Posted on: May 25, 2023
Job Description:
$6,500 sign on bonus eligibleJob 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:Experience
- N/AEducation
- High 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,
Registration
- Basic Life Support required at hire
- Interim Medical Assistant Certificate (Washington) required at
hire OR Medical Assistant Certificate (Washington) required at hire
-Additional 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/APrimaryLocation : Washington,Seattle,Capitol Hill South
BuildingHoursPerWeek : 40Shift : DayWorkdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu,
FriWorkingHoursStart : 08:00 AMWorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PMJob
Schedule : Full-timeJob Type : StandardEmployee Status :
RegularEmployee Group/Union Affiliation : J02-SEIU-SEIU Service
UnitJob Level : Individual ContributorJob Category : Clinical
Support,Medical AssistantDepartment : Central Campus South -
Neurology - 1130Travel : 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.
Keywords: Kaiser, Redmond , Medical Assistant - Neurology (40 hours Capitol Hill), Healthcare , Redmond, Washington
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