Flu Clinic Medical Assistant, Largo

Flu Clinic Medical Assistant, Largo

Employer: Kaiser Permanente. Job Summary: Temp: Flu Clinic 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 administrati