Medical Assistant - Family Practice

PeaceHealth; Burlington (WA); On-site; USD 35,294 - 47,637; Part time

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant for Family Practice on a Per Diem/Relief basis in Washington. The role supports physicians in delivering patient care within MA scope, including vitals, injections, wound care, and EMR data entry.

Requirements include an accredited MA program and WA MA certification (interim accepted with 12 months to full). BLS is required, CMA preferred; prior clinic experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Accredited Medical Assistant program completion required.
• State of Washington Medical Assistant certified licensure required; interim accepted with 12 months to full credential.
• BLS certification required upon hire; CMA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination and treatment or anesthesia interview; records history and vital signs.
• Prepares exam rooms and maintains supplies/equipment for examinations and procedures.
• Administers injections, applies splints and dressings, and assists with wound care per provider orders.
• Prepares and sterilizes supplies and equipment; maintains treatment areas.
• May transport specimens and schedule tests or follow-up appointments; assist with data entry in EMR.
• Provide phone screening to clinical staff and coordinate with physicians; support clinic operations.

Skills

Communication

Privacy & confidentiality

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Time management

Asepsis knowledge

Education

Medical Assistant certification

MOA certification eligibility

Allied Health degree

Job description

Job Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant - Family Practice for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Variable position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $25.62 – $34.58. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

In collaboration with the healthcare team, the Medical Assistant assists physicians/providers in the delivery of patient care working within the scope of practice for a Medical Assistant.

Details of the position

• Prepares patients for examination and treatment or anesthesia interview as applicable. Takes and records patient history and vital signs as applicable.
• Prepares exam and/or treatment rooms; selects, setup and maintains medical supplies and equipment for all examinations, procedures and/or anesthesia interview as applicable.
• Gives injections, applies splints and dressings, and facilitates simple wound management under provider orders.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• May transport specimens.
• May assist in scheduling patients for tests, initial and follow up appointments.
• May maintain patient files, records, and other information including entry of data into electronic medical record.
• May provide phone screening of the patient to appropriate clinical staff and/or physician.
• Collaborates with a variety of personnel and departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring

Education

• Accredited Program Required: Medical Assistant or
• Accredited Program Required: Medical Office Assistant that allows caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam will be considered (e.g. associate degree in Allied Health) or
• Apprenticeship Required: Medical Assistant

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year Preferred: experience in a medical office

Credentials

• State of Washington Medical Assistant – certified licensure required.
• State of Washington Medical Assistant – Interim Certified credential accepted. Caregiver must obtain Medical Assistant- Certified (Non-Interim) credential within 12 months of date of issuance of interim credential by the State of Washington.
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support
• National Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs. (Required)
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality. (Required)
• Ability to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members. (Required)
• Proficiency in the use of computer and office equipment. Familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi-line phone systems and insurance billing preferred. (Required)
• Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize multiple tasks. (Required)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. (Required)
• Understand the principles of asepsis if applicable. (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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