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Assistant, Endoscopy - Medical Assistant / LPN
Success means that you demonstrate KPs Service Commitment of Respect me, Know me, and Guide me. The Medical Assistants prepare patients and exam rooms for care, assist clinicians with procedures, coordinate communications between clinicians and patients, and facilitate completion of preventative care. Our Medical Assistants are motivated by patient interactions, and are fully engaged in caring for the patient's total health.
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Job Type:Standard
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Job Level:Individual Contributor
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Travel:No
Success Profile
These are the traits of the most successful members of our Medical Assistant team.
- Adaptable
- Collaborative
- Organized
- Proactive
- Problem-solver
- Results-driven
Benefits
Our compensation and benefits are designed to help you and your family stay healthy and thrive in and beyond work.
Our Culture
Medical Assistants are an integral component of our care teams. The culture is connected, supportive, encouraging, and collaborative. They support both the patients and the care teams. Medical Assistants connect everything together for the patient, delivering care and service, as well as support and compassion. They also support the operations of our care teams by ensuring that all the behind-the-scenes processes are taken care of so that our clinic can run smoothly.
Hear From Our People

Theresa
Medical Assistant
Taking care of a person’s total health is important at Kaiser Permanente. We offer an amazing benefits package for employees, and I value being able to have a direct impact on my patients’ well-being in my role as a Medical Assistant.

Dana
Medical Assistant
Becoming a Medical Assistant was one of the best career choices of my life. At Kaiser Permanente, I get to make a difference in the lives of others every day by sharing my passion for health care. The work of a Medical Assistant is demanding and rewarding at the same time!

Daniel
Medical Assistant
As someone who is passionate about helping people, I am glad I became a Medical Assistant. I finally feel like I can truly help people in a meaningful way. Kaiser Permanente gives me the opportunity to truly help people and I can tell that I am making a significant difference in their lives.
Assistant, Endoscopy - Medical Assistant / LPN
Participates with the Health Care Team in delivering quality health care to patients in a manner which reflects Kaiser Permanentes mission, vision, and values while supporting the Labor Management Partnership (LMP) principles and practice. Provides support and assistance to the patient and Health Care team to promote population-based care, continuity of care, customer satisfaction, and self-care. Assumes timely duties in assisting the G.I./Endoscopy provider by performing specific responsibilities as they relate to preparation and maintenance of the equipment and supplies needed for the delivery of care.
- Clinical / Procedural:Assists staff nurse and physicians with Endoscopy procedures according to the current practice. Sets-up appropriate equipment for Endoscopy procedures and ensures necessary supplies are available. Collects, prepares, and labels specimens accurately during endoscopic procedure. Explains procedures and expected sensations to patient and provides instructions to ensure patient cooperation and to minimize physical and emotional discomfort during procedure. Participates in pre-procedure briefing and time out. Demonstrates cleaning, disinfecting, and storing of equipment used in the various Endoscopy procedures.
- Knowledge and Technology: Strong knowledge base in maintaining and using endoscopic instruments and accessories and understanding expensive and fragile equipment. Troubleshoots and recognizes malfunctions and takes appropriate action. Checks and maintains adequate supply level in the procedure rooms and the scope processing room. Assumes responsibility to continue personal improvement in knowledge and competency about professional and practice issues related to the field of endoscopy/gastroenterology. Acts as a resource person to other staff members and Kaiser personnel.
- Leadership: Plans and assists the Team Leader in implementing department programs and assists in re-designing these programs as necessary for maximum effectiveness and efficiency. Participates in unit Quality Assurance programs.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience as G.I./Endoscopy Assistant or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training in endoscopic related procedures such as flexible sigmoidoscopy.
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant course or LPN licensure.
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- Requires good auditory and visual acuity and good manual dexterity.
- More than two (2) years directly working as a certified Endoscopy Assistant.
- Completion of G.I. Assistant SGNA modules.
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