Medical Assistant-Certified- 4,000 Sign on Bonus (Chelan Clinic)

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Chelan (WA)

Hybrid

USD 42.000 - 64.000

Vollzeit

14 Tage+

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Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical

Dental

Paid Leave

Holidays prorated

Zusammenfassung

CVCH is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to prepare patients for visits, record vital signs and medical history, and assist providers. You will work with the care team to support procedures and patient flow in a busy clinic in Chelan/Douglas counties.

Requirements include CMA credential, licensure upon hire or within one year, CPR, and English/Spanish language skills preferred. The role emphasizes patient care, safety, and accurate documentation, with a benefits package and opportunities to

Qualifikationen

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Certified Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited college required.
Current Medical Assistant-Certified or Interim license upon hire; must obtain license within year.

Aufgaben

Prepare patients for office visits by obtaining vital signs and medical history.
Administer medications and assist with procedures within license scope.
Support patient flow with clerical duties and reception tasks.
Maintain infection control, safety, and charting per policy.
Coordinate with providers and nursing staff to address patient needs.

Kenntnisse

Strong interpersonal communication

Analytical and problem-solving

Maintaining confidentiality

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant diploma

Jobbeschreibung

Come join our Team! We invite you to come grow with our dynamic healthcare organization providing medical, dental and behavioral health services for Chelan and Douglas counties! We offer a progressive and extremely competitive compensation and benefits package.

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant Certified's primary function is to prepare patients for their office visit by obtaining and documenting vital signs and medical history and to provide assistance and support to the professional health care provider and/or nursing staff. This position works within the healthcare team and is responsible for acting on tasks delegated including medication administration, procedure set-up, assistance and follow-through, administration of ordered treatments. This position provides patient care support duties and clerical duties to assist with patient flow.

Job Specific Competencies

1. Clinical Processes
- a. Disposing of biohazardous materials
- b. Practicing standard precautions
- c. Performing aseptic procedures
- d. Preparing for and assisting in sterile procedures
- e. Taking vital signs
- f. Preparing patients for examination
- g. Intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections
- h. Observing and reporting patients' signs or symptoms
- i. Capillary blood withdrawal and venipuncture
- j. Obtaining specimens for microbiological testing
- k. Instructing patients in proper technique to collect urine and fecal specimens
- l. Diagnostic testing
- m. Tests waived under the federal clinical laboratory improvement amendments program
2. Patient Care
- a. Telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and gathering of information without requiring the exercise of judgment based on clinical knowledge.
- b. Maintaining medical and immunization records. Obtaining vital signs and medication information, obtaining and recording patient history.
- c. Preparing and maintaining examination and treatment areas. Sorting, storing, and restocking exam/procedure rooms with supplies. Preparing patients for and assisting with routine and specialty examinations, procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries utilizing no more than local anesthetic.
- d. Assists with providing organized patient flow.
- e. Works closely with provider and nursing staff to help facilitate rapid response to patient needs.
- f. Screening and following up on test results as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
- g. Prepares patient referrals.
- h. Assists provider/nursing staff with patient tracking systems. Enters patients into appropriate recall plans.
- i. Administration of medications including eye drops, topical ointments, and vaccines including combination or multidose vaccines.
- i. Administered only by unit or single dosage, or by dosage calculated and verified by a health care practitioner. Combination vaccines are considered a unit dose.
- ii. Limited to approved CVCH MA-C medication list and vaccines as authorized by a health care practitioner under the scope of his or her license.
- iii. Administered pursuant to a written order from a health care practitioner.
3. Reception Duties
- a. Greets patients and visitors, handles incoming calls and performs general administrative duties.
- b. Makes appointments in conformance with protocols, procedures and schedules.
- c. Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor.
- d. Expected to be prepared to start shift at scheduled time, meet attendance standards, and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
- e. Follows all safety policies and general housekeeping practices. Ensures the area and its equipment and supplies are neat, clean, safe and utilized appropriately at all times, and participates in emergency drills.
- f. Demonstrates sound work ethics, flexible, and shows dedication to the position and the community.
- g. Demonstrates a positive attitude, is respectful, and possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity toward clients and co-workers.
- h. Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with all clients, co-workers, and others.
- i. Employees are expected to embrace, support and promote the core values of respect, integrity, trust, compassion and quality which align with the CVCH mission statement through their actions and interactions with all patients, staff, and others.
- j. Conforms to CVCH policies and Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor Start shift on time and meet attendance standards per the FTE assigned in HRIS system. Follow safety policies and maintain a clean, safe work environment. Demonstrate sound work ethics, flexibility, and cultural sensitivity Uphold CVCH's mission and core values in all interactions. Comply with CVCH policies, Joint Commission standards, and HIPPA regulations.

Job Specifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Certified Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited college required.

Certification/Licensure: Must hold Medical Assistant-Certified or Medical Assistant-Certified Interim license upon hire. Must obtain Medical Assistant- Certified license before one year interim permit expires. Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification is required.

Experience: One year in clinic setting or other health care facility providing direct patient care is preferred. Demonstrates competency and meets the minimum requirements of a Medical Assistant.

Language Skills: English and Spanish fluency preferred English fluency required

Skills & Competencies needed:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Typical office environment Sit, stand, walk, often Reach occasionally Kneel or crouch minimally May need to lift up to 10 pounds Visual acuity for close and distance work

Exposure to Hazards:

Moderate noise Standard working conditions

Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk:

Category I - Tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membrane or skin contact exposure to blood, fluids or tissue. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), when appropriate, is required

Age Specific Competency

Neonatal (Birth - 30 days) Infant (30 days to less than 1 year) Pediatric (1 year - 12 years) Adolescent (12 years - 18 years) Adult (18 years - 65 years) Geriatric (65 years - Death)

Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk