Medical Assistant II, Glenlake Medical Offices - Cardiology
Kaiser Permanente
Medical Assistant II, Glenlake Medical Offices - Cardiology
Kaiser Permanente
Posted 5 days ago
Full Time
Atlanta, Georgia
In Person
Smart Summary
Provides clinical support to providers and nurses during patient care encounters, including collecting clinical information and performing point of care testing. Assists practitioners with examinations and procedures while maintaining clean, stocked exam rooms and documenting care in the electronic medical record.
Seeking a Medical Assistant II to support providers and nurses in Cardiology. Requires 1000 hours of back-office experience, a high school diploma or GED, and relevant medical certifications, along with strong communication and customer service skills. Responsibilities include patient intake, point of care testing, medication administration, and assisting with examinations.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Patient intake
Vital signs monitoring
Point of care testing
Clinical documentation
Electronic medical record
Immunization administration
Medication administration
Sterile instrument handling
Patient positioning
Customer service
Quality improvement
Communication skills
Basic life support
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
- Adheres to Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures, principles of responsibilities, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
- Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with patients and members of the healthcare team.
- Completes patient intake, including vital signs, height, weight, and hearing and vision screening, as indicated.
- Identifies care gaps and schedules care gap visits/procedures, as indicated.
- Prepares consent, school, and work forms for provider to review and sign.
- Ensures exam rooms are clean and stocked with essential supplies and equipment for patient visits/procedures.
- Completes point of care testing.
- Administers in-scope immunizations and medications, as ordered, and provides patients with the most recent Vaccine Information Statement (VIS).
- Assists practitioners with examinations, including positioning and draping the patient, passing instruments in a sterile manner, and assisting with minor procedures.
- Documents patient care and education in the electronic medical record.
- Actively participates in Unit Based Team (UBT) and staff meetings, department-specific education, and quality improvement initiatives.
- May perform other in-scope duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications: Experience
- 1000 hours of back-office experience required (within 1 year).
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
- American Medical Technologist Medical Technologist Certificate OR Registered Medical Assistant from American Medical Technologists OR NCCT National Certified Medical Assistant from National Center for Competency Testing OR Certified Clinical Medical Assistant from National Healthcareer Association OR Medical Assistant Certificate from American Association of Medical Assistants
- Basic Life Support required at hire
- Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment.
- N/A
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