Medical Assistant - Infectious Disease (Per Diem)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem Pay 15%

Job summary

EvergreenHealth in Washington State seeks a Medical Assistant to support providers, greet patients, take histories and vital signs, prepare for exams, assist with procedures and tests, and maintain sterile procedures to ensure safety.

Required: WA State MA Certification, current national MA certification, BLS by hire date, and proficiency with medical terminology. Competitive wage ranges and per diem pay accompany this role.

Qualifications

• WA State MA Certification is required.
• Current national MA certification from AAMA/AMT/NHA/NCCT/AMCA required.
• BLS certification required by date of hire.
• Proficient with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Greet and room patients per standard.
• Take patient history and vital signs.
• Prepare patients for exam.
• Assist provider with exam/surgical procedures and diagnostic testing.
• Maintain sterile environment per WA transmission precautions.
• Administer injections as ordered.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

WA State Medical Assistant Certification

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

Healthcare Provider BLS certification

Job description

Wage and Benefits

Wage Range: $24.91 - $39.85 per hour - MA State Certified

Wage Range: $27.45 - $43.92 per hour - Nationally Certified

15% Per Diem Pay

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.