Medical Assistant

Metropolitan Development Council; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Development Council is seeking a Medical Assistant to join an interdisciplinary behavioral health team. The role involves administrative and clinical duties under supervision, accurate medical record documentation, and direct patient care in a respectful, client-centered manner.

The position requires completion of an approved Medical Assistant program, active WA MA-Certified credential, and a minimum of two years of experience in medical assisting, with responsibilities including

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program under WAC 246-827-0200 & RCW 18.360.050
• Successfully pass an approved Medical Assistant examination under WAC 246-827-0200 & RCW 18.360.050
• Active Medical Assistant-Certified credential with the WA State DOH
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience practicing as a Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Take and document accurate vital signs.
• Administer medications and intravenous injections as directed.
• Collect and prepare specimens for testing, including blood draws.
• Document client/guest data and progress notes accurately in the medical records.
• Communicate in an attentive and client-centered manner.
• Obtain and record client/guest medical history.
• Documentation of relevant symptoms, observations, and procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Clinical documentation

Education

Medical Assistant training program

MA-Certified credential WA DOH

Job description

The Medical Assistant works as a member of an interdisciplinary team in one of MDC’s behavioral healthcare programs, providing quality guest/client care by performing a variety of administrative and clinical procedures under the supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner within the scope of their practice.As directed, perform tasks and procedures within scope of practice, documenting accurately and completely in the medical record of MDC clients/guests.Document client/guest data and interaction in the medical record completely and accurately and file progress notes and reports as directed.Take and document accurate vital signs.Administer medications, and intravenous injections.Collect and prepare specimens for testing, including blood draws.Accurately document relevant client/guest symptoms, observations, and procedures.Communicate in an attentive and client-centered manner in every interaction.Obtain and record client/guest medical history.Other duties as assigned.Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program under WAC 246-827-0200 & RCW 18.360.050Successfully pass an approved Medical Assistant examination under WAC 246-827-0200 & RCW 18.360.050Active Medical Assistant-Certified credential with the WA State DOH.Minimum two (2) years’ experience practicing as a Medical Assistant.