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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location temple hills, Maryland

About this job

To work interdependently with physicians, nurses and other clinical staff to provide comprehensive, high quality medical care to Kaiser Permanente members.

Essential Functions:

* 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.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

* At least one (1) year of full-time experience as a nursing/medical assistant in a hospital, doctor's office or ambulatory care clinic is required.

Education

* High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

* Current BLS certification required.

* State of Maryland: Certified Nursing Assistant required.

Additional Requirements:

* Completion of all Kaiser Permanente Clinical Assistant required competencies within the first sixty (60) days of employment, and annually thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

* N/A