Medical Assistant - Family Practice

PeaceHealth; Ketchikan (AK); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Full medical/dental/vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition and continuing education reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant for their Family Practice in Ketchikan, AK. This full-time role (1.00 FTE) offers a competitive salary range of $28.51 – $38.49. Responsibilities include patient preparation, equipment management, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Candidates must have relevant certifications and experience, with a focus on patient confidentiality and care.

The position also includes comprehensive benefits like medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. Join PeaceHealth to contribute to patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a medical office preferred.
• Required credentials include a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and fingerprinting required.

Aufgaben

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Maintain medical supplies and equipment.
• Collaborate with various clinical staff.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge of age-specific care principles

Patient privacy and confidentiality

Collaboration with team members

Proficiency with computers and office equipment

Time management and multitasking

Interpersonal and communication skills

Understanding aseptic principles

Ausbildung

Medical Assistant accredited program

Medical Office Assistant certification

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant - Family Practice for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $28.51 – $38.49. 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. Hiring Bonus may be available.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year required; preferred: experience in a medical office

Credentials

• Required: National Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). Acceptable options include:
• Certified Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Clinical Medical Assistant certification through the National Health Career Associates (NHA)
• National Certified Medical Assistant through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Allied Health (AAH)
• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHPUSA)

• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) on hire
• Required: Fingerprinting - State of Alaska

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of 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 where applicable. (Required)

Working Conditions

• Physical — Lifting: Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without assistive equipment; frequent movement around the area; frequent bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling; lifting non-patient up to 20 lbs occasionally and 5 lbs frequently.
• Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. (e.g., medical carts).
• Repetitive CPR tasks as applicable; frequency should be seldom or occasional.

• Environment — Exposure to biohazards, body fluids and airborne particles; ability to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

• Mental/Visual — Vision and hearing within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted); ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Equity and Benefits

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, including full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.