Certified Medical Assistant — $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Confluence Health; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

HSA

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Adoption assistance

Shift differential

Job summary

Confluence Health in Wenatchee, WA is seeking a Medical Assistant Certified to join the ambulatory care team. You will support providers with patient flow, vital signs, injections, and tests in a fast-paced clinic.

No prior experience required, but active MA-C license is needed. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered for certified candidates; you may be asked to float across clinics to maintain staffing. Reports to the Practice Manager.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Accredited Medical Assisting program graduate, or enrolled in externship program, OR Medical Assistant Apprentice with completion of the curriculum, passed the CCMA exam, and is awaiting InReach committee consideration to receive Medical Assistant -Certified (CM) Licensure.
• Active Medical Assistant Interim (IC) or Medical Assistant - Certified (CM) license through the Washington State Department of Health or Internal Apprentice awaiting licensure.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification (within 90 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Greets patients in a prompt and friendly manner and prepares patient for exam; in conjunction with clinical team to maintain timely flow of patients.
• Obtains and records appropriate vital signs, per department protocols or guidelines in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Obtains patient medical history and reason for visit; documents accurately, in order to maintain a complete and legally correct medical record.
• Administers injections and medication as directed by the provider.
• Assists in procedures and minor emergencies, as directed by the provider or RN with in the Medical Assistant Certified scope of practice.
• Schedules lab, x-ray, and other tests as directed by the provider. Instructs the patient in routine collection of samples; testing procedures and general requirements by specific depts. Provides follow-up lab results and callbacks to patients as delegated.
• Communicates with patients, relays important information to the provider, and provides follow-up to the patient. Tasks may include contacting the pharmacy with medication orders and medication refills.
• Responsible for maintaining clean exam rooms, cleaning instruments and stocking items for use in the exam and procedure rooms daily.
• Available to “float” as this role involves cross-coverage for clinics to ensure adequate staffing and continuity of care across Ambulatory Care Network.
• Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

Education

Medical Assistant program graduate / externship / CM licensure pathway

CPR certification within 90 days

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Confluence Health in Wenatchee, WA is seeking a Medical Assistant Certified to join the ambulatory care team. You will support providers with patient flow, vital signs, injections, and tests in a fast-paced clinic.

No prior experience required, but active MA-C license is needed. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered for certified candidates; you may be asked to float across clinics to maintain staffing. Reports to the Practice Manager.