Medical Assistant - Infectious Disease

EvergreenHealth; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

Tuition assistance for undergraduate &

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Free parking

Job summary

EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers in delivering high-quality patient care. You will greet patients, take histories and vitals, prepare for exams, and assist with procedures and testing in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role requires WA State MA Certification, current national certification, and BLS by hire date. A friendly team and comprehensive benefits are offered at EvergreenHealth.

Qualifications

• WA State MA Certification required.
• National certification (AAMA/AMT/NHA/NCCT/AMCA) preferred.
• BLS certification required by date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Greet and room patients per standard.
• Take patient history and vital signs.
• Prepare patients for exam.
• Assist provider with exam, procedures and tests.
• Maintain sterile environment per Washington State standards.
• Administer injections as ordered.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Effective communication

Medical terminology

Education

WA State Medical Assistant Certification

National certification (AAMA/AMT/NHA/NCCT/AMCA)

BLS certification

Job description

$24.91 - $39.85 per hour - MA State Certified

$27.45 - $43.92 per hour - Nationally Certified

Bonus: Up to $5,000 for those new to EvergreenHealth and a minimum of one year of experience.

Bonus: Up to $2,500 for new MA graduates.

Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting providers in delivering quality patient care and promoting a culture of safety.

Primary Duties

• 1. Greets and rooms patients per standard.
• 2. Takes patients history and vital signs.
• 3. Prepares patients for exam.
• 4. Assists provider with exam/surgical procedures and diagnostic testing.
• 5. Maintains appropriate sterile environment for the clinical procedure or situation, adhering to the Washington State standard for transmission precautions.
• 6. Administers injections (intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular) per provider orders.

Competencies

• Must utilize EMR efficiently and follow appropriate processes for entering and retrieving data from EMR.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

License, Certification, Education or Experience

REQUIRED for the position

• High School graduate or equivalent or applicable coursework to be applied to obtain required WA State Medical Assistant Certification.
• Current WA State Medical Assistant Certification.
• Current national certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologist (AMT), National Healthcareer Association (NHA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
• Proficient with medical terminology

DESIRED for the position

• National certification through the American Associations of Medical Assistants (AAMA) strongly preferred.
• 1 year of MA experience in a medical office or healthcare setting.

Benefit Information

Choices that care for you and your family

At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits

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