Gastroenterology Medical Assistant - Patient Care Champion

Legacy Health; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Work discounts

Job summary

Legacy Health in Washington state is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to support primary care or specialty clinics. You will assist with patient care, prepare patients for visits, and perform tasks such as vaccine administration, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing.

A team-based environment and patient-centered approach are core to this role. You will work with a collaborative care team, including providers, nurses, social workers, and other clinicians, to address social determinants

Qualifications

• One year experience as a clinic back office medical assistant preferred.
• Completion of a medical assistant program or equivalent experience; or
• Completion of Basic or Advanced US Armed Forces medical services training program; or
• Oregon EMT program (Oregon only)

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under the direction of physicians.
• Prepare patients for office visits and procedures.
• Perform patient care activities such as vaccine administration, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing.
• Provide indirect patient care via phone or EHR by addressing patient questions, processing medication refills and scheduling follow-ups.
• Utilize electronic health records for efficient care.

Skills

Clinical skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Medical assistant program

US Armed Forces MST program (if applicable)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Legacy Health in Washington state is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to support primary care or specialty clinics. You will assist with patient care, prepare patients for visits, and perform tasks such as vaccine administration, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing.

A team-based environment and patient-centered approach are core to this role. You will work with a collaborative care team, including providers, nurses, social workers, and other clinicians, to address social determinants