Medical Assistant - Call and Referral Support

EvergreenHealth

Kirkland (WA)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 55,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

On-demand virtual health care

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a))

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off/Vacation

Paid holidays

Free parking

Commuter benefits

Job summary

EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist providers in delivering quality patient care and promoting a culture of safety. You will greet and room patients, collect histories and vital signs, prepare for exams, assist with procedures, maintain sterile technique, and administer injections as ordered.

Must hold WA State MA certification and a current national MA credential, with BLS by hire.

Qualifications

High School graduate or equivalent to obtain WA State MA Certification.
Current WA State Medical Assistant Certification.
Current national MA certification (AAMA/AMT/NHA/NCCT/AMCA).
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.
Proficient with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Greets and rooms patients per standard.
Takes patients history and vital signs.
Prepares patients for exam.
Assists provider with exam/surgical procedures and diagnostic testing.
Maintains appropriate sterile environment per Washington standards.
Administers injections per provider orders.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

WA State Medical Assistant Certification

National MA certification (AAMA/AMT/NHA/NCCT/AMCA)

Job description

Description

Wage Range: $24.91 - $39.85 per hour - MA State Certified

Description

Wage Range: $24.91 - $39.85 per hour - MA State Certified Wage Range: $27.45 - $43.92 per hour - Nationally Certified Bonus: Up to $5,000 for those new to EvergreenHealth and a minimum of one year of experience. Bonus: Up to $2,500 for new MA graduates. Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting providers in delivering quality patient care and promoting a culture of safety.

Primary Duties

Greets and rooms patients per standard.
Takes patients history and vital signs.
Prepares patients for exam.
Assists provider with exam/surgical procedures and diagnostic testing.
Maintains appropriate sterile environment for the clinical procedure or situation, adhering to the Washington State standard for transmission precautions.
Administers injections (intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular) per provider orders.

Competencies

Must utilize EMR efficiently and follow appropriate processes for entering and retrieving data from EMR.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

License, Certification, Education or Experience

REQUIRED for the position

High School graduate or equivalent or applicable coursework to be applied to obtain required WA State Medical Assistant Certification.
Current WA State Medical Assistant Certification.
Current national certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologist (AMT), National Healthcareer Association (NHA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
Proficient with medical terminology

DESIRED for the position

National certification through the American Associations of Medical Assistants (AAMA) strongly preferred.
1 year of MA experience in a medical office or healthcare setting.

Benefit Information

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