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Medical Office Assistant - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Bakersfield, California |
About this job
Medical Office Assistants, under direct supervision, perform routine patient care, technical and supportive functions in a medical office or clinical setting. The MOA supports the philosophy and complies with the protocols, policies and procedures of the Organization and the assigned Medical Office Department.
Essential Functions:
* Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
* Perform routine patient care functions as prescribed by licensed health care providers following established clinical protocols, policies and procedures within their scope of education, training and responsibilities (see Addendum #1).
* Facilitate and organize the practice of their assigned physician(s) and/or other health care professional(s).
* Perform routine clerical functions as assigned (making appointments, chart management, telephone calls, etc.).
* Prepare and administer medications as directed by physician order in accordance with Kaiser Permanente guidelines.
* Assist medical personnel with procedures and/or diagnostic exams.
* Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control as directed by the infection Control Manual. Establish and maintain system for patient test results and follow-up.
* Provide basic information and assistance to patients under the direction of the licensed personnel.
* Document pertinent patient information, nursing procedures and patient responses, following established guidelines and maintaining patient confidentiality.
* Perform other duties as directed.
* Explain purpose and process of examinations, tests and medical procedures to patients, following established guidelines.
* Provide information to patients on general health and basic self care procedures.
* Instruct patients in use of home equipment, following established guidelines.
* Provide patient first aid as ordered by physician.
* Apply and remove dressings, as ordered by physician.
* Follow standard infection control procedures.
* Initiate emergency procedures (including basic CPR) and assists in emergency patient treatments.
* Lift patients.
* Observe patient vital signs; observe patients for bleeding.
* Perform inhalation therapy as ordered by physician; perform surgical preps.
* Prepare and position patients for procedures.
* Prepare patients for physical examinations.
* Rinse and clean instruments and equipment.
* Sterilize instruments and equipments.
* Identify equipment in need of repair.
* Maintain clean work area.
* Complete laboratory, radiology requisitions and specialized test forms.
* Notify appropriate personnel of abnormal lab test results.
* Answer member inquires.
* Observe patient condition for reactions during and after procedures.
* Remove sutures following established protocols.
* Respond to Code Blues.
* Take and record patient vital signs, height, weight, etc.
* Obtain specimens from patients (urine, stool, etc).
* Perform finger sticks to obtain blood samples.
* Prepare specimens and specimens for lab analysis.
* Perform urine tests (tablet or dipstick)
* Perform vision screening using Snellen chart.
* Perform routine diagnostic tests, following established protocols.
* Perform skin tests.
* Assist as member of surgical team.
* Assists physician in obtaining tissue specimens and biopsies.
* Assist with proctological procedures (i.e. sigmoidoscopies.)
* Restrain or support patients during procedures.
* Perform EKG's (electrocardiograms).
Basic Qualifications:
* Registered Medical Assistant OR Certified Medical Assistant OR completion of accredited Medical Assistant program.
* Current BLS certification.
* Injection certification required.
* One (1) - two (2) years of experience in medical assisting within the last five (5) years preferred.
* Computer and typing skills preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Notes:
* This is a float position.
* Work hours may vary between 6:00 am and 2:00 am.
* Days/hours/shifts may vary depending on department needs.
* Required to work holidays and rotating weekend shifts.
* Travel (25%) required to multiple sites within the service area including but not limited to Wasco, Delano, Taft, Lost Hill, and Tehachapi.
* Travel between sites required.
Essential Functions:
* Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
* Perform routine patient care functions as prescribed by licensed health care providers following established clinical protocols, policies and procedures within their scope of education, training and responsibilities (see Addendum #1).
* Facilitate and organize the practice of their assigned physician(s) and/or other health care professional(s).
* Perform routine clerical functions as assigned (making appointments, chart management, telephone calls, etc.).
* Prepare and administer medications as directed by physician order in accordance with Kaiser Permanente guidelines.
* Assist medical personnel with procedures and/or diagnostic exams.
* Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control as directed by the infection Control Manual. Establish and maintain system for patient test results and follow-up.
* Provide basic information and assistance to patients under the direction of the licensed personnel.
* Document pertinent patient information, nursing procedures and patient responses, following established guidelines and maintaining patient confidentiality.
* Perform other duties as directed.
* Explain purpose and process of examinations, tests and medical procedures to patients, following established guidelines.
* Provide information to patients on general health and basic self care procedures.
* Instruct patients in use of home equipment, following established guidelines.
* Provide patient first aid as ordered by physician.
* Apply and remove dressings, as ordered by physician.
* Follow standard infection control procedures.
* Initiate emergency procedures (including basic CPR) and assists in emergency patient treatments.
* Lift patients.
* Observe patient vital signs; observe patients for bleeding.
* Perform inhalation therapy as ordered by physician; perform surgical preps.
* Prepare and position patients for procedures.
* Prepare patients for physical examinations.
* Rinse and clean instruments and equipment.
* Sterilize instruments and equipments.
* Identify equipment in need of repair.
* Maintain clean work area.
* Complete laboratory, radiology requisitions and specialized test forms.
* Notify appropriate personnel of abnormal lab test results.
* Answer member inquires.
* Observe patient condition for reactions during and after procedures.
* Remove sutures following established protocols.
* Respond to Code Blues.
* Take and record patient vital signs, height, weight, etc.
* Obtain specimens from patients (urine, stool, etc).
* Perform finger sticks to obtain blood samples.
* Prepare specimens and specimens for lab analysis.
* Perform urine tests (tablet or dipstick)
* Perform vision screening using Snellen chart.
* Perform routine diagnostic tests, following established protocols.
* Perform skin tests.
* Assist as member of surgical team.
* Assists physician in obtaining tissue specimens and biopsies.
* Assist with proctological procedures (i.e. sigmoidoscopies.)
* Restrain or support patients during procedures.
* Perform EKG's (electrocardiograms).
Basic Qualifications:
* Registered Medical Assistant OR Certified Medical Assistant OR completion of accredited Medical Assistant program.
* Current BLS certification.
* Injection certification required.
* One (1) - two (2) years of experience in medical assisting within the last five (5) years preferred.
* Computer and typing skills preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Notes:
* This is a float position.
* Work hours may vary between 6:00 am and 2:00 am.
* Days/hours/shifts may vary depending on department needs.
* Required to work holidays and rotating weekend shifts.
* Travel (25%) required to multiple sites within the service area including but not limited to Wasco, Delano, Taft, Lost Hill, and Tehachapi.
* Travel between sites required.
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