Medical Assistant Apprentice-Primary Care-40 Hours-Everett

This position is only open to current, regular Kaiser Permanente Washington employees who are eligible to apply during the on-unit posting period beginning Wednesday, 12/13/23 through Friday, 12/15/23If there is no on-unit interest, additional candidates may be considered beginning Saturday, 12/16/23EVM PRIMARY Job Summary:The Medical Assistant Apprentice will function in a training capacity, working alongside a mentor and/or Clinic Manager to complete the requirements of the program.Essential Responsibilities:

Collection of selected data about health status of the patient. Determines consumers purpose for visit, concerns and educational/physical needs. Checks and records consumers vital signs. Records pertinent data on the consumers medical record. Recognizes urgent/emergent situations and refers them in a timely fashion to physician or nurse. Participates with other health team members in the development of the nursing care plan. Contributes pertinent information to the nursing plan of care and passes it on to appropriate professional provider. Follows through and implements the nursing plan of care safely and completely according to role and team specifications. Documents accurate information in proper format.

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 in order to accomplish the workload. Recognizes and reports obvious psychosocial, cultural and/or emotional needs. Verifies the patients understanding of the purpose for visit. Instructs and orients patients and family/significant others to the health care team members, the services available, and the means of access to those services. Participates in the orientation of new consumers to KFHPWs policies and procedures. Demonstrates an awareness of the Consumer Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. According to the educational plan determined by the professional provider, provides instruction to the patient and family/significant others. Provides instruction that matches learning needs and the nursing plan of care. Encourages patient compliance with therapeutic and medical regimens.

Under the direction of the professional provider, provides the patient with preventive care information that matches his/her age, sex, and health status. Utilizes available health education resources. Reinforces the plan with patient to improve general health status. Accurately documents selected patient history observations and procedures. Adheres to KFHPW documentation standards. Provides 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.

Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for practice, for continued growth and self-evaluation. Identifies own learning needs and participates in educational efforts to meet those needs. Participates in staff orientation and student education activities. Participates with managers in completing the process for self and colleague/team performance reviews. Consistently demonstrates an appearance consistent with current KFHPW dress code policy.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

N/A

Education

High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

Basic Life Support within 1 months of hire

Additional Requirements:

At least 18 years old upon hire.

Must be able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Prior to the start of the program must complete an assessment or course and have a minimum placement result or course completion as follows: college math 087/091 and English 098.

A commitment to growth and learning.

Customer service orientation.

Strong skills in teamwork and communication.

Demonstrates an appreciation/ability to communicate and collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

HIV/AIDS training completed within fourteen (14) days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A

COMPANY: KAISERTITLE: Medical Assistant Apprentice-Primary Care-40 Hours-EverettLOCATION: Everett, WashingtonREQNUMBER: 1242562External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.