Medical Assistant - Family Practice

PeaceHealth; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Vancouver is seeking a Medical Assistant for a part-time position. The role involves collaborating with physicians, preparing patients for examinations, and maintaining medical supplies. Candidates should have relevant medical assistant training and 1+ years of experience in a medical office. A competitive salary ranging from $24.99 to $33.73 per hour is offered along with various benefits.

Benefits

Full medical/dental/vision coverage

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Accredited Program Required: Medical Assistant or Accredited Program Required: Medical Office Assistant.
• Minimum of 1 year preferred: Experience in a medical office.
• State of Washington Medical Assistant – certified licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with physicians/providers in the delivery of patient care.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment.
• Maintains medical supplies and equipment for examinations.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Collaboration

Patient Care

Education

Associate degree in Allied Health

Medical Office Assistant Certification

Job description

Overview

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant - Family Practice for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Day position.

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $24.99 – $33.73. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Hiring Bonus may be available!

Note: This posting may be for a specific location and practice; refer to the official posting for full details.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with physicians/providers in the delivery of patient care, working within the scope of practice for a Medical Assistant.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment or anesthesia interview as applicable. Takes and records patient history and vital signs as applicable.
• Prepares exam and/or treatment rooms; selects, sets up and maintains medical supplies and equipment for all examinations, procedures and/or anesthesia interview as applicable.
• Gives injections, applies splints and dressings, and facilitates simple wound management under provider orders.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• May transport specimens.
• May assist in scheduling patients for tests, initial and follow-up appointments.
• May maintain patient files, records, and other information including entry of data into electronic medical record.
• May provide phone screening of the patient to appropriate clinical staff and/or physician.
• Collaborates with a variety of personnel and departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Accredited Program Required: Medical Assistant or Accredited Program Required: Medical Office Assistant that allows caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam will be considered (e.g., associate degree in Allied Health) or Apprenticeship Required: Medical Assistant.
• Minimum of 1 year preferred: Experience in a medical office.
• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support.
• State of Washington Medical Assistant – certified licensure required.
• State of Washington Medical Assistant – Interim Certified credential accepted. Caregiver must obtain Medical Assistant-Certified (Non-Interim) credential within 12 months of date of issuance of interim credential by the State of Washington.
• National Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred.

Benefits

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some benefits include full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

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