Medical Assistant Certified - Cardiology

Confluence Health; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Gym Membership Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance

Shift Differential

Job summary

Confluence Health is seeking a Medical Assistant Certified to support providers and the health care team in delivering excellent patient care and service. The role involves clerical tasks, patient flow management, vital signs, injections, and assistive duties in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

An active MA-C license is required, and there is a $3,000 sign-on bonus for certified medical assistants; no prior experience is necessary. A 1-year commitment to Confluence Health is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Accredited Medical Assisting program graduate, or enrolled in externship, OR Medical Assistant Apprentice with completion of the curriculum.
• Active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Active Medical Assistant license/credential through WA DOH or in apprenticeship awaiting licensure.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients promptly and prepares them for exam with the clinical team.
• Obtains and records vital signs in EMR.
• Documents medical history and visit reason for accurate records.
• Administers injections and medications as directed.
• Assists in procedures and minor emergencies.
• Schedules tests and instructs patients on sample collection and test procedures.
• Communicates with patients and providers, relays important information.
• Maintains clean exam rooms and stocked supplies.
• Floats to cover clinics and ensure continuity of care.
• Maintains CPR certification and adheres to standards.

Skills

Customer service oriented

Team collaboration

Clinical assistance

Education

Medical Assistant program

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Salary Range

$22.54 - $35.98

Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Gym Membership Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

Summary

$3,000 Sign On Bonus for Certified Medical Assistants!

No experience necessary.

Must have active MA-C license and be an external applicant.

*Requires 1 year commitment to Confluence Health*

The Medical Assistant Certified will assist the provider and health care team in providing excellent customer service and quality patient care by performing a variety of clerical and patient-related tasks. Duties may include but are not limited to: injections, measuring patient vital signs (weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature), managing rooming and patient flow, pre-visit preparation, assist with the patient visit, post-visit duties, informing the provider of schedule changes that impact patient flow. May assist with front office activities, scheduling tasks and reporting test results as directed by the provider.

Position Reports To:Practice Manager

Essential Functions

1. Greets patients in a prompt and friendly manner and prepares patient for exam; in conjunction with clinical team to maintain timely flow of patients.
2. Obtains and records appropriate vital signs, per department protocols or guidelines in the electronic medical record (EMR).
3. Obtains patient medical history and reason for visit; documents accurately, in order to maintain a complete and legally correct medical record.
4. Administers injections and medication as directed by the provider.
5. Assists in procedures and minor emergencies, as directed by the provider or RN with in the Medical Assistant Certified scope of practice.
6. Schedules lab, x-ray, and other tests as directed by the provider. Instructs the patient in routine collection of samples; testing procedures and general requirements by specific depts. Provides follow-up lab results and callbacks to patients as delegated.
7. Communicates with patients, relays important information to the provider, and provides follow-up to the patient. Tasks may include contacting the pharmacy with medication orders and medication refills.
8. Responsible for maintaining clean exam rooms, cleaning instruments and stocking items for use in the exam and procedure rooms daily.
9. Available to "float" as this role involves cross-coverage for clinics to ensure adequate staffing and continuity of care across Ambulatory Care Network.
10. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school graduate or GED.
• Accredited Medical Assisting program graduate, or enrolled in externship program, OR Medical Assistant Apprentice with completion of the curriculum, passed the CCMA exam, and is awaiting InReach committee consideration to receive Medical Assistant -Certified (CM) Licensure.
• Active Medical Assistant Interim (IC) or Medical Assistant - Certified (CM) license through the Washington State Department of Health or Internal Apprentice awaiting licensure.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification (within 90 days of hire).

Desired:

• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant in an ambulatory care setting.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health records.

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.

F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.

C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

Physical/Sensory Demands ForThis Position

• Walking - F
• Sitting/Standing - C
• Reaching: Shoulder Height - O
• Reaching: Above shoulder height - O