Medical Assistant - Certified

Graceworks Lutheran Services; Washington; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Graceworks Lutheran Services seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support and maintain accurate documentation. This role includes patient intake, diagnostic testing, and assistance in training apprentices. Candidates must have an active Medical Assistant license in Washington State and possess strong communication skills. Join a team dedicated to improving healthcare access in the community.

Benefits

Customizable cafeteria benefits plan

Employer-paid basic life and long-term disability insurance

Employer-subsidized health insurance plans

403(b) retirement plan

Qualifications

• Requires an active Medical Assistant license and CPR certification.
• One year of customer service experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support providers during clinical exams and maintain healthcare records.
• Obtain and record patient history; assist in training Medical Assistant Apprentices.
• Perform diagnostic testing and assist in sterile procedures.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Time-management

Organizational skills

Education

Active Medical Assistant license in Washington State

Active CPR Certification

Tools

Electronic health record systems (ex. Athena)

Job description

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The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing support to providers during routine clinical exams, collecting health information and maintaining accurate documentation in healthcare records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• A Medical Assistant Certified may perform the following duties:
  • Obtaining and recording patient history
  • Telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and gathering of patient information
  • Maintaining medication and immunization records
  • Performing accurate and correct diagnostic testing including hearing, vision, and EKG
  • Performing point of care CLIA waved testing
  • Capillary blood withdrawal, venipuncture and injections (intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular)
  • Collecting specimen and processing to outside lab
  • Procedures for sterilizing equipment and instruments
  • Assisting in sterile procedures, taking vital signs, preparing patients for exam
  • Practicing standard precautions
• Assists in training Medical Assistant Apprentices and volunteers
• Familiar with using electronic health record (Ex. Athena)
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct reports.

Qualifications

• Active Medical Assistant license in Washington State (required)
• Active CPR Certification (required)
• Valid driver’s license (required)
• One (1) year of customer service experience (preferred)

Benefits and Compensation

PCHS offers a wide variety of benefits through a customizable cafeteria plan. In addition to receiving employer-paid basic life and long-term disability insurance, eligible employees can choose between several employer-subsidized health insurance plans and YMCA and Costco memberships. PCHS also offers a 403(b)-retirement plan, pet insurance, and legal and long-term care plans, among others.

For pay equity purposes, PCHS calculates salaries based on a wage scale that incorporates a standardized approach to compensation. Accordingly, PCHS does not engage in salary negotiations for non-provider staff.

Range: $16.97 - $24.00/hour DOE

Skills

Must have excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team; to receive and respond well to feedback. Possess strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills; time-management and organizational skills, including being punctual, responsive, and efficient. Perform job with professionalism and good judgment.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

With multiple locations and settings, PCHS’ work environment and physical demands vary greatly depending on the employee’s role. Essential job functions include the following: The employee is required to talk, hear, see, smell, sit and stand. The employee is frequently required to move around the facility; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Employees may be exposed to mechanical parts and moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be available to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job functions.

Peninsula Community Health Services is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not exclude persons from employment or application for employment from receipt of or participation in programs, activities, services on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, age, military status, marital status, religion, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Vaccination

PCHS requires that all employees provide proof of specific vaccinations. All offers are contingent, and your vaccination status will be verified during onboarding.
Make a Difference with PCHS

Join Peninsula Community Health Services (PCHS) in making a difference in people's lives and the surrounding community every day. PCHS exemplifies a culture of community service that is Patient Driven, Empathetic, and Staff Empowered. We are, a Federally Qualified Health Center supporting access to healthcare services (medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health) for Kitsap County, Mason County, and Rural Pierce County.

Our Mission

PCHS exemplifies a culture of community service. Our patients come from all walks of life. PCHS services are available to our patients without regard for ability to pay.

Our Vision

PCHS strives to eliminate healthcare disparities in our community. We have medical and dental clinics located throughout Kitsap and Mason and rural Pierce County and a dedicated team working together to create a care plan that’s right for you. We also bring that care directly to our patients who can’t easily make it into our traditional clinics through our mobile clinics, school-based health centers, and by partnering with our community service agencies to deliver care on their premises.

Here at PCHS, our guiding principle is to see and value every person. We believe all patients have the right to be treated with respect and dignity with an acknowledgment that this includes their cultural, social, spiritual, and personal values and beliefs.

Our Core Values

Every member of PCHS stands by our Core Values: Patient driven. Empathetic. Staff Empowered.