Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology

Legacy Health; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Work discounts

Job summary

Legacy Health in Washington state is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to support primary care or specialty clinics. You will assist with patient care, prepare patients for visits, and perform tasks such as vaccine administration, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing.

A team-based environment and patient-centered approach are core to this role. You will work with a collaborative care team, including providers, nurses, social workers, and other clinicians, to address social determinants

Qualifications

• One year experience as a clinic back office medical assistant preferred.
• Completion of a medical assistant program or equivalent experience; or
• Completion of Basic or Advanced US Armed Forces medical services training program; or
• Oregon EMT program (Oregon only)

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under the direction of physicians.
• Prepare patients for office visits and procedures.
• Perform patient care activities such as vaccine administration, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing.
• Provide indirect patient care via phone or EHR by addressing patient questions, processing medication refills and scheduling follow-ups.
• Utilize electronic health records for efficient care.

Skills

Clinical skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Medical assistant program

US Armed Forces MST program (if applicable)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Overview

Be the Connection That Makes a Difference in Patient Care

Are you a compassionate Medical Assistant looking to make a difference beyond the exam room? As part of our team, you'll play a key role in a primary care or specialty clinic. Here, we go beyond treating symptoms - we care for the whole person, addressing not just medical needs but also recognizing the critical social determinants of health.

You'll be part of a deeply collaborative care team that includes medical providers, nurses, social workers, behavioral health clinicians, pharmacists, and more - all working together to break down barriers to care. Your clinical skills, attention to detail, and patient-centered mindset make you a vital link between our patients and their care providers.

If you're looking for a meaningful role where every interaction counts and teamwork drives real change, we'd love to meet you.

Our Benefits

• Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family.
• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
• Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
• We're proud to foster a hospital culture that values connection, well-being, and fun - because when our team thrives, our patients do too.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under the direction of physicians.
• Prepare patients for office visits and procedures.
• Preforms a variety of patient care activities, such as vaccine/medication administration, phlebotomy, and point of care testing.
• Provides indirect patient care via phone or EHR by addressing patient questions, processing medication refills and scheduling follow-up appointments.
• Utilize electronic health record for efficient care.

Qualifications

One year experience as a clinic back office medical assistant preferred.

• Completion of a medical assistant program or equivalent experience; or
• Completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces; or
• Completion of Basic or Advanced Oregon Emergency Medical Technician program (Oregon only)

Licensure

• MA certification required within one year, from either the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or the National Healthcare Association (NHA).
• MA certification requirement may be met instead by current Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license and national EMT registration (NREMT). Oregon only.
• Washington State certification as a MA or Interim MA required for all who work or float in Washington.
• Current BLS for Providers from the American Heart Association.

Pay Range

USD $23.93 - USD $33.50 /Hr.

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.