Medical Assistant I or II

emergemarket.com; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

HealthPoint in Seattle, WA is seeking Medical Assistant I or II professionals to support clinical operations and patient care. The role involves preparing patients, assisting providers, and handling back-office tasks within a community health setting.

Medical Assistant I/II qualifications include WA certification (or interim) and willingness to work evenings and Saturdays; Epic EHR proficiency is a plus. HealthPoint offers comprehensive benefits and a signing bonus up to $3,000 depending on

Qualifications

• Must possess an Active Washington State Medical Assistant Certification or Interim Certification, or complete MA Registration within 60 days of hire.
• Maintain current certification/licensure as a Medical Assistant in Washington State.
• Ability and willingness to work evening hours and Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Room and prepare patients for exams, document information into the EHR, and prepare reports for patient care.
• Assist with patient exams, minor surgeries, and medical procedures.
• Perform in-house lab testing and venipuncture, as well as other standard MA duties.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Patient preparation

Epic EHR

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate/WA Certification

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

White Center
10829 8th Avenue Southwest
Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98146, USA

Description

Salary Range: $22.50 - $35.53 Hourly

Medical Assistant I or II - ***Up to $3,000.00 Signing Bonus Depending on Experience***

Would you like to have a career that makes a daily difference in people’s lives? Do you want to be part of a caring, respectful, diverse community? If you answered yes to these questions, keep reading!

HealthPoint is a community-based, community-supported and community-governed network of non-profit health centers dedicated to providing expert, high-quality care to all who need it, regardless of circumstances. Founded in 1971, we believe that the quality of your health care should not depend on how much money you make, what language you speak or what your health is,because everyone deserves great care.

The hiring range for Medical Assistant I is $22.50 - $32.41. The hiring range for Medical Assistant II is $24.50 - $35.53. The full range for this position is $22.50 - $35.53 per hour. Compensation is dependent on skills and experience.

Did you know HealthPoint funds 100% employer-paid health insurance benefits for employee only coverage (based on plan selection)? This includes medical, dental, and vision benefits. Does this sound good to you? Check out what you’ll do at HealthPoint as a Medical Assistant and what we offer to our employees.

Position Summary:

Responsible for back-office functions including patient preparation, support of health care providers, laboratory procedures and clinic operations in a manner that promotes quality patient care. Act as liaison between the front office and provider to ensure timely and orderly patient flow.

Your contribution to the team includes:

Medical Assistant I

• Room and prepare patients for exams, accurately document patient information into the electronic health record and prepare reports needed for patient care.
• Provide assistance with patient exams, minor surgeries and medical procedures.
• Responsible for adherence to clinical processes and procedures based on Medical Practice Standing Order policies established by HealthPoint.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms, laboratory area and lavatory with supplies.
• Perform in-house lab testing, including but not limited to, venipuncture, hemoglobin, rapid strep, urine chemstrips, blood glucose and pregnancy tests.

Medical Assistant II

• Responsible for lab coverage when necessary and all duties associated with lab coverage (proper labeling and recording of specimens, running controls, completion of control sheets and lab equipment maintenance).
• Provide in-clinic Epic training and shadowing of new Medical Assistant staff, including Medical Assistant I, Lab Medical Assistants and Medical Assistant Extern students.
• Assigned to be the Epic Super User for the medical back office.
• Room and prepare patients for exams including chief complaint and vital signs and request reports needed for patient care.
• Review and update as necessary patient demographic, medical history, social history, pharmacy, allergy, medications, and immunization information.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by a Medical Assistant I or II.

Must have’s you’ll need to be successful:

Medical Assistant I

• Must possess an Active Washington State Medical Assistant Certification or Interim Certification. OR complete MA Registration application at time of hire and successfully complete Interim MA Certification application process within 60 days of date of hire.
• Maintain current certification/licensure as a Medical Assistant in Washington State.
• Ability and willingness to work evening hours and Saturdays.

Medical Assistant II

• Certificate from accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Minimum 6 months Medical Assistant experience and demonstrated leadership.
• Epic EHR experience.
• At time of hire, must possess an Active Washington State Medical Assistant Certification or Interim Certification. Maintain current certification/licensure as a Medical Assistant in Washington State.
• Ability and willingness to work evening hours and Saturdays.

If you know about the following its a plus:

• Proficiency in Word, Outlook, and EHR (Epic).

HealthPoint is committed to offering all employees a competitive compensation package, including benefits and several other perks.

At HealthPoint, you'll find more than a job - you'll find meaningful work that strengthens the health of the communities we serve across King County. We're proud to invest in our employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth.

Benefits-eligible employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage– Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents, plus HSA and FSA options.
• Financial wellbeing– Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, disability coverage, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer match.
• Time to recharge– Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Extended Illness Time Away, eight (8) paid holidays, three (3) floating holidays, Compassion Time Away, and Opportunity Time Off for extended personal time away to rest and recharge.
• Well-being resources– Employee Assistance Program (EAP), employee wellness program, and access to voluntary benefits including supplemental life, critical illness, accident, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Career development– Professional development, ongoing learning, and opportunities for career growth within a mission-driven organization.

Immunization Requirements

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required prior to starting at HealthPoint. HealthPoint does not accept the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine as proof of vaccination. Individuals who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine must provide documentation of an alternate COVID-19 vaccine or vaccine series.

As a condition of employment, all new hires must provide proof of required immunizations and/or immunity for:

• COVID-19
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

Employees working in a HealthPoint clinic

• Tdap vaccination (within the last 10 years)
• Hepatitis B vaccination (for clinical positions with potential exposure to blood or bloodborne pathogens)

Documentation must be provided before your start date. If you are unable to provide documentation, HealthPoint can provide required vaccinations or immunity titers at no cost.

It is the policy of HealthPoint to afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, because of sensory, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity or any other factor protected by local, state or federal law, and to prohibit harassment or retaliation based on any of these factors.

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