Medical Office Assistant Job in Bakersfield, California US
Medical Office Assistant
Medical Office Assistants, under direct supervision, perform routine patient care, technical and supportive functions in a medical office or clinical setting. The MOA supports the philosophy and complies with the protocols, policies and procedures of the Organization and the assigned Medical Office Department. Essential Functions: - Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws. - Perform routine patient care functions as prescribed by licensed health care providers following established clinical protocols, policies and procedures within their scope of education, training and responsibilities (see Addendum #1). - Facilitate and organize the practice of their assigned physician(s) and/or other health care professional(s). - Perform routine clerical functions as assigned (making appointments, chart management, telephone calls, etc.). - Prepare and administer medications as directed by physician order in accordance with Kaiser Permanente guidelines. - Assist medical personnel with procedures and/or diagnostic exams. - Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control as directed by the infection Control Manual. Establish and maintain system for patient test results and follow-up. - Provide basic information and assistance to patients under the direction of the licensed personnel. - Document pertinent patient information, nursing procedures and patient responses, following established guidelines and maintaining patient confidentiality. - Perform other duties as directed. - Explain purpose and process of examinations, tests and medical procedures to patients, following established guidelines. - Provide information to patients on general health and basic self care procedures. - Instruct patients in use of home equipment, following established guidelines. - Provide patient first aid as ordered by physician. - Apply and remove dressings, as ordered by physician. - Follow standard infection control procedures. - Initiate emergency procedures (including basic CPR) and assists in emergency patient treatments. - Lift patients. - Observe patient vital signs; observe patients for bleeding. - Perform inhalation therapy as ordered by physician; perform surgical preps. - Prepare and position patients for procedures. - Prepare patients for physical examinations. - Rinse and clean instruments and equipment. - Sterilize instruments and equipments. - Identify equipment in need of repair. - Maintain clean work area. - Complete laboratory, radiology requisitions and specialized test forms. - Notify appropriate personnel of abnormal lab test results. - Answer member inquires. - Observe patient condition for reactions during and after procedures. - Remove sutures following established protocols. - Respond to Code Blues. - Take and record patient vital signs, height, weight, etc. - Obtain specimens from patients (urine, stool, etc). - Perform finger sticks to obtain blood samples. - Prepare specimens and specimens for lab analysis. - Perform urine tests (tablet or dipstick) - Perform vision screening using Snellen chart. - Perform routine diagnostic tests, following established protocols. - Perform skin tests. - Assist as member of surgical team. - Assists physician in obtaining tissue specimens and biopsies. - Assist with proctological procedures (i.e. sigmoidoscopies.) - Restrain or support patients during procedures. - Perform EKG's (electrocardiograms). Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - One (1) - two (2) years of experience in medical assisting within the last five (5) years, preferred. - Registered Medical AssistantOR Certified Medical AssistantOR completion of accredited Medical Assistant program. - Injection certification required. -Current CPR Certification - Computer and typing skills preferred. Preferred Qualifications: - High School Diploma or GED Notes: - May work multiple locations/facilities (All Kern County Medical Office Buildings) - Schedule hours/days may vary to meet the needs of the department - May include Day or Evening shifts, weekend/holiday rotations