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Kaiser Permanente

Integrated healthcare provider and payer platform

Medical Assistant 1 - Primary Care

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeSparks, NV, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least one year of medical assisting experience is required.
  • A high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) is required.
  • Ability to read, understand, and accurately apply medical information is required.
  • Effective verbal and written communication is required.
  • Customer/member service skills are required.
  • Effective communication and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Proficiency with applicable computer software is required.

Responsibilities

  • Greet patients, obtain medical histories, and confirm the purpose of visits.
  • Measure and document vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, height, and weight.
  • Assist providers during examinations, treatments, and minor procedures.
  • Collect, prepare, and process laboratory specimens according to clinical protocols.
  • Administer medications and immunizations as directed by providers and in compliance with regulations.
  • Support diagnostic activities by preparing EKG equipment, performing dressing changes, and removing sutures.
  • Sterilize instruments and keep examination rooms clean, stocked, and free of hazards.
  • Update and maintain patient health information in electronic medical record systems.
  • Schedule appointments, coordinate admissions, and arrange external diagnostic services.
  • Process insurance claims, verify coverage, and obtain prior authorizations.
  • Answer phones, manage clinic logs, and handle incoming and outgoing correspondence.
  • Support patient-care activities by managing time effectively, using resources appropriately, and maintaining attention to detail.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Three years of medical assisting experience is preferred.
  • Graduation from a medical assistant program is preferred.
  • Medical coding experience is preferred.

About the Company

Kaiser Permanente

Integrated healthcare provider and payer platform

Kaiser Permanente runs an integrated healthcare platform that lets members manage and pay medical, premium, and pharmacy bills online. It serves Medicare Advantage, Individual and Family, and non-employer plans, offering options to pay as a guest or set up payment plans. The platform works by presenting a centralized online portal where users can view bills, choose how to pay, and handle multiple types of charges in one place. Revenue comes from premiums and medical services fees, while the service aims to reduce administrative work for both providers and patients and encourage on-time payments. What sets Kaiser Permanente apart is its combination of healthcare services with a single billing experience across multiple plan types, focusing on a user-friendly, centralized payment process rather than handling billing through separate systems. Its goal is to provide a straightforward, reliable way for members to manage and pay their bills, improving convenience and payment timeliness.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$7.5M
Headquarters
Oakland, CA
Founded
1945

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