Medical Assistant- General Surgery Float
Kaiser Permanente - Northwest
Salem, Oregon
Participates with the Health Care Team in delivering quality health care to patients in a manner that reflects Kaiser Permanente´s mission, vision and values.
Works under the clinical supervision of the physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner, and under the general direction of the designated supervisor.
Essential Functions:
- Provides patient care that is consistent with organizational policies and external regulations and requirements.
- Seeks supervision/consultation or refers to another resource when unable to perform safely, effectively or within role.
- Provides care based on established protocols, guidelines and standards of
- Care and scientific principle
- Demonstrates positive interactions with the public and with employees, supervisors, and clinicians/providers in accordance with Organizational Behavioral Guidelines.
- Uses effective communication skills to minimize conflict and/or address difficult situations. Refers patient to appropriate resource for assistance if unable to resolve problem.
- Presents a professional appearance and approach with patient and staff; demonstrates honest and ethical behavior.
- Handles patient and employee information with appropriate sensitivity and safeguarding to ensure confidentiality and right to privacy.
- Consistently demonstrates and incorporates principles of safety and infection control into daily activities as outlined in organization´s policies/procedures. Actively participates in safety and infection control program activities as identified by specific program policies/procedures.
- Contributes to the effectiveness of the health care team by working together to complete individual assigned work and work of the team.
- Exhibits flexibility when work assignments need to be adjusted to meet service delivery needs and workload of team.
- Reports to work as scheduled and on time per medical office or hospital policy. Time away from work is approved and taken in accordance with established system policies.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Educational Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant or Health Care Assistant program or equivalent training.
- Demonstrated clinical skills (vital signs, history and physical, etc.) in a team environment.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated communication (written and oral) skills.
- Demonstrated literacy (keyboarding at 35 wpm, data entry experience using a multiform screen).
- If employed in Washington, must qualify for state of Washington Health Care Assistant certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three months work experience with computers, and/or work experience using Windows ´95 or Windows 3.1.
- Current National Medical Assistant Certification
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