Description: Assists the provider with examinations, treatment, and special procedures. Assists providers and other allied health personnel as directed by established policies and procedures.Essential Responsibilities:Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.Assists physician with therapeutic and diagnostic patient care functions which may require sterile technique, enemas, removal or application of dressings (sterile or non- sterile), application of splints, cleansing, irrigating or prepping a wound or area for procedure.Explains standard self-care procedures as directed by the provider. Performs patient intake which includes but not limited to vitals, and proactive encounters.Provides assistance in the exam room which is not limited to the following: Positioning and draping the patient, assisting with minor surgical procedures by passing instruments in a sterile manner.Assists the provider with therapeutic and diagnostic procedures such as muscle injections, joint injections, acupuncture, spine injections, and other procedures, under the direct supervision of the pletes necessary arrangements/organization of the treatment room prior to performing the procedure.Prepares the consent form, set-up of the proper equipment for the procedure, and proper sterile precautions in cleaning and maintaining the instrument(s) used in the procedure.Carries out physicians orders as directed by the provider and initials all diagnostic test forms or specimens per policy.Follows established workflows for message management via phone, email, or in person. Will direct messages to the provider or appropriate pools and communicate response to members. Timely documentation in the electronic medical record for all patient communication.Prepares and delivers instruments for Central Service processing.Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal relationship skills when interacting with other members of the health team or patients.Displays tact and courteous behavior when working with staff and patients.Actively participates in education programs and staff meetings that are scheduled by the department.Maintains a clean workplace.Adheres to all Medical Center policies and procedures. May perform other duties assigned within scope of practice.Promotes, ensures, and improves customer service to internal/external customers by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service. Monday - Friday, variable.Basic Qualifications:Experience1000 hours of back-office experience required (within 1 year). EducationHigh School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required. License, Certification, RegistrationCertified Clinical Medical Assistant OR Registered Medical Assistant OR NCCT National Certified Medical Assistant OR Medical Assistant Certificate OR Medical Assistant Certificate from American Association of Medical Assistants OR American Medical Technologist Medical Technologist CertificateBasic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association Additional Requirements:Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment. Preferred Qualifications:Pain Management Experience Preferred. Primary Location: Georgia,Alpharetta,Alpharetta Medical Offices Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM Working Hours End: 05:30 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: GTCUFCWLocal 1996 Job Level: Entry Level Department: Alpharetta Medical Offices - Internal Medicine Team-Unit 1 - 2808 Pay Range: $21.47 - $24.19 / 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 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 Load More