Medical Assistant, Kaiser Permanente - Thousand Oaks, CA
Qualifications
Under direct supervision & within established scope of practice , assists in the provision of direct patient care by performing routine patient care procedures, technical & supportive functions in a medical office or clinic setting.
Essential Functions
Qualifications
Under direct supervision & within established scope of practice , assists in the provision of direct patient care by performing routine patient care procedures, technical & supportive functions in a medical office or clinic setting.
Essential Functions
- Upholds KP's Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities & applicable state, federal & local laws
- Performs routine patient care functions as prescribed by licensed health care providers following established clinical protocols, policies & procedures within defined scope of education, training & responsibilities
- Assists assigned physician(s) and/or other health care professional(s)
- Performs routine clerical functions as assigned (i.e.);
- making appointments, chart management, teleph1 calls etc
- Prepares & administers medications as directed by physician order & in accordance with KP guidelines
- Assists medical personnel with procedures and/or diagnostic exams
- Applies principles of aseptic technique & infection control as directed by the Infection Control Manual
- Establishes & maintains systems for patient test results & follow-up
- Provides basic information & assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel
- Documents pertinent patient information, nursing procedures & patient responses, following established guidelines & maintaining patient confidentiality
- Establishes & maintains courteous & cooperative relations with members, staff & co-workers
- Perform other duties as directed
