Medical Assistant - Family Practice

PeaceHealth; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 74,189,000 - 99,835,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403b retirement

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness benefits

EAP program

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant - Family Practice for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Variable position. The salary range is $25.88 – $34.85 per hour, with the hiring rate influenced by education, experience, and bargaining agreement terms.

The role supports physicians/providers in delivering patient care, handling exams, injections, wound care, and entry of data into the EMR. Strong collaboration and adherence to clinic protocols are essential.

Qualifications

• Accredited MA program is required.
• MOA certification path may be considered (e.g., associate degree in Allied Health).
• Apprenticeship required: Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and record vitals.
• Prepare exam rooms and manage supplies.
• Administer injections and wound care per provider orders.
• Maintain patient files and enter data into EMR.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure smooth clinic operations.

Skills

Injections

Wound care

Vital signs

History taking

EMR data entry

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited MA program

MOA certification pathway

MA apprenticeship

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant - Family Practice for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Variable position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $25.88 – $34.85. 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.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Job Summary

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

Essential Functions

• 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; select, setup and maintain 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 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 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

• Required: WA State MA Certification WASHINGTON REQUIREMENT ONLY: State of Washington Medical Assistant – certified licensure. 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
• Required: Certified Medical Assistant

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)

Department / Location Specific Notes

For clinic locations where caregiver will be performing both Medical Assistant and Diagnostic Technician functions:

• Must meet qualifications and perform essential functions of Diagnostic Technician job profile in addition to those for the Medical Assistant.

WASHINGTON:

• National Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred.

PHMG – Primary Care Medical Home:

• Use decision support functions of EHR in tandem with standing order/protocols to manage patient populations.
• Assist provider in documenting details of patient encounter, order tests and referrals.

PHMG – V Trauma SW:

• Manages providers’ schedules for call shifts, clinic times and meetings.
• Arrange cases and clinic appointments to assure maximum effectiveness of surgeon and PA.
• Schedules post-op and follow-ups for surgical and trauma patients.
• Completes surgery scheduling process by coordinating patient, surgery department and provider coordination of care between specialties.
• Billing for trauma and acute care surgery.
• Assist in seamless care of patient from discharge through recovery.

LCR Sleep:

• DME Facilitation – mask fitting, PAP pressure changes, troubleshooting, scheduling, etc.

PHMG Vancouver Endoscopy:

• Scope Processing: Will be trained and signed-off for competency prior to being assigned.

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: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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