Medical Assistant - Endo/GI-40 Hours - Seattle
Seattle, Washington & Additional LocationsSuccess means that you demonstrate KPs Service Commitment of Respect me, Know me, and Guide me. The Medical Assistants prepare patients and exam rooms for care, assist clinicians with procedures, coordinate communications between clinicians and patients, and facilitate completion of preventative care. Our Medical Assistants are motivated by patient interactions, and are fully engaged in caring for the patient's total health.
- Job Type: Full-time
- Job Level: Individual Contributor
- Travel: No
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Success Profile
These are the traits of the most successful members of our Medical Assistant team.
- Adaptable
- Collaborative
- Organized
- Proactive
- Problem-solver
- Results-driven
Our Culture
Medical Assistants are an integral component of our care teams. The culture is connected, supportive, encouraging, and collaborative. They support both the patients and the care teams. Medical Assistants connect everything together for the patient, delivering care and service, as well as support and compassion. They also support the operations of our care teams by ensuring that all the behind-the-scenes processes are taken care of so that our clinic can run smoothly.
Medical Assistant - Endo/GI-40 Hours - Seattle
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Essential Responsibilities:
- This position, knows and complies with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety and emergency policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates qualify and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership.
- Ensures patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to but not limited to medications, procedures, infection prevention, fall prevention, including consistent use of two patient identifiers and procedural time outs.
- Reports safety hazards, accidents, and incidents and unsafe working conditions promptly.
- Assist in patient flow providing support as necessary.
- Communicates in an attentive and individualized manner in every encounter.
- Participates in the coordination and facilitation of care for the patient.
- Cooperates and communicates effectively with other team members to accomplish the workload.
- Provide each patient a safe, comfortable, and private environment.
- Provides a safe environment for each patient and adheres to KFHPW safety standards.
- Adheres to KFHPW infection control policies and procedures.
- Assists Gastroenterologists and RNs with colonoscopy and panendoscopy procedures.
- Assists with biopsies and other procedure needs.
- Assist physician with the patient which includes holding, positioning, or turning the patient, upon the physician's direction.
- Deploy forceps or other equipment and/or medications, under direct supervision and order of the physician.
- Anticipate physician needs for safe patient care and next actions.
- Use high level disinfection techniques to clean endoscopy scopes via manual cleaning and/or washes sterilizers.
- Coordinate supply with Central Sterile Technician (CSR) ensuring safe practice and handling of scopes.
- Assist in the collection and labeling of specimens and preparation for pathology analysis.
- Reviews and communicates to physician and other medical providers appointment schedule to determine patient visit order and solicits special instructions or requests for the day, greets and escorts patient to examination or treatment room in a respectful, warm, and caring manner.
- Responsible for room set-up and turn-over throughout the day.
- Ensure the correct equipment is in place, pre-test for safety and functionality.
- Ensure correct and sufficient supplies are readily available.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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- High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required.
- Basic Life Support required at hire
- Medical Assistant Certificate required at hire
- Gastroenterology Technician Specialist Certificate within 6 months of hire
- Completion of SGNA Technician Associates Program within 6 months of hire.
- Minimum six (6) months of gastroenterology procedure experience.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Washington Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM Working Hours End: 05:30 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: J02|SEIU|SEIU Service Unit Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Central Campus South - Gastroenterology-Endoscopy - 1130 Pay Range: $24.39 - $28.01 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted. Travel: No On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
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. Submit Interest
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What Our People Say
Theresa
Medical Assistant
“Taking care of a person’s total health is important at Kaiser Permanente. We offer an amazing benefits package for employees, and I value being able to have a direct impact on my patients’ well-being in my role as a Medical Assistant.”
Dana
Medical Assistant
“Becoming a Medical Assistant was one of the best career choices of my life. At Kaiser Permanente, I get to make a difference in the lives of others every day by sharing my passion for health care. The work of a Medical Assistant is demanding and rewarding at the same time!”
Daniel
Medical Assistant
“As someone who is passionate about helping people, I am glad I became a Medical Assistant. I finally feel like I can truly help people in a meaningful way. Kaiser Permanente gives me the opportunity to truly help people and I can tell that I am making a significant difference in their lives.”
Medical Assistant Careers
Medical Assistants (MAs) are the backbone of our care teams and play a critical role in delivering an exceptional patient care experience. As an Medical Assistant at Kaiser Permanente, you will be part of a world-class care team working with outstanding Nurses, Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners to provide the best care possible.
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