• Job Description

  Req#: 1353315
  Job Summary:
  
  
  Under direct physician supervision, assists providers, nurses and allied health personnel in delivering comprehensive, high quality patient care to Kaiser Permanente members.
  
  Essential Responsibilities:
  
  
  • Assists the physician in providing comprehensive medical care to targeted patient population in the ambulatory clinic setting by:
  • Preparing the patient for the medical examination.
  • Performing rooming-in, screening activities and patient histories for the appropriate to patient population.
  • Performing assigned clinical tasks and/or procedures.
  • Set up patient for virtual visit in clinic.
  • Turnover room following patient visit.
  • Serve as chaperone for exams if requested by patient.
  • Assisting with scheduling follow-up appointments and activities as recommended by the physician.
  • Performs clinical tasks and/or procedures appropriate to targeted patient population under the delegation and supervision of a licensed physician.
  • Immediately notifies physician or other licensed health care provider of patients observed to be in distress.
  • Documents all care given and actions taken on behalf of the patient in KP HealthConnect.
  • Facilitates smooth and efficient operation of the clinical department by monitoring the flow of patients and intervening as appropriate to minimize wait times and promote a positive experience for the patient.
  • Assists with inventory and requisition of required supplies; keeps exam and procedure rooms adequately stocked at all times.
  • Engages in positive interactions with Kaiser Permanente members, visitors and fellow staff members at all times.
  • Monitor and manage refrigerated medications under the supervision of the practicing physician.
  • Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards; facility policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local requirements.
  • Administers medications per KP policy and using the 5 rights of medication administration.
  • Performs basic diagnostic and laboratory tests and specimen collection per KP policy and CLIA regulations.
  • Assist with routine patient education and self-care instructions as directed by providers.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

• About the company

  Providing high-quality, affordable health care services and improving the health of our members and the communities we serve.

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