Medical Assistant - Temporary/Full Time 40 Hours/Week Day Shift Position - Watsonville

• Schedules appointments, performs clinical tasks and completes appropriate forms as required by department. May be responsible for administering medications, including injections. May be responsible for cleaning, processing, sterilizing and checking instruments. Performs computer data entry functions. Performs clinical/technical skills specific to the department. Performs other related duties as necessary. Customer Service: Practices customer service standards as defined by the Medical Center and specified department.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Interviews patients and measure vital signs and other pertinent information as required by department. Records information in patients medical record. Prepares treatment rooms and patients for examination. Assists clinician with care of the patient. Inventories, orders and replenishes medical supplies and materials. Gives treatments and performs routine laboratory tests as required by department.
• Anticipates the customers needs, takes proactive steps to meet those needs, by listening and taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved. Promptly responds to alarms and patient requests. Facilitates the customers ability to utilize resources. Assures a clean, orderly, and functional work environment. Team Commitment: Is an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others.
• Manages difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance. Takes accountability for own actions. Acts as a resource and mentor to new employees, students, and other team members. Actively participates in departmental professional development activities. Adheres to Attendance Policy. Supports a collaborative labor-management partnership environment.

Grade 180

• Minimum six (6) months of experience or successful completion of Kaiser Permanente externship.
• Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Completion of a course of study consistent with the requirements for Medical Assistants as specified by the Medical Board of California.

• Basic Life Support

• Medical Terminology Certificate or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to use personal computer.
• Ability to effectively present information, both verbal and written.
• Refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical information.
• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

• N/A

PrimaryLocation : California,Watsonville,Watsonville Medical Offices
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri *Expected length of employment up to 3 months
WorkingHoursStart : 08:45 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 05:15 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Temporary
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : A01|SEIU|United Healthworkers
Job Level : Entry Level
Job Category : Clinical Support,Medical Assistant
Department : Watsonville Medical Offices - Adult Primary Care-Unit H - 0206
Travel : Yes, 50 % of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.