Medical Assistant (MA) - Seattle, WA

VetJobs; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Premise Health is seeking a Full Time Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in our Seattle Health Center. You will interview patients, record vitals, and assist with exams and procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate health records, preparing treatment rooms, administering medications, and assisting at the front desk. AHA/ARC-BLS certification and CMA or equivalent credential are required.

Qualifications

• CMA certification from a recognized certifying body is required.
• Hands-on BLS/CPR training (AHA/ARC or equivalent) is required.
• Certification/education must be current and verifiable.
• State Lab Certificate (NV only) is listed as a special qualification.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and measures vitals (pulse, temp, BP, weight, height).
• Maintains patient health records with accuracy and currency.
• Prepares treatment rooms, cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Administers medications, performs lab tests, EKGs and other diagnostic tasks as allowed by state rules.
• Performs front-desk duties, schedules appointments, and orders supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CMA Certification

AHA/BLS Certification

Premise Health Training

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Job Description

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience,

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS

Premise's mission is to help people get, stay, and be well. We hope you will join us in our mission and experience why amazing health starts with amazing healthcare.

As a Full Time Medical Assistant (MA), you'll provide care to client employees and their dependents in our Health Center located in Seattle, WA. The scheduled hours are Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm.

What You’ll Do

• Interviews patients and measures vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height)
• Maintains patient health records to ensure accurate and up-to-date records
• Prepares treatment rooms, cleans and sterilizes instruments
• Medication administration including injections, performs laboratory tests, operates EKGs and other diagnostic equipment as permitted by state regulations
• Performs administrative tasks, assists at the front desk, schedules appointments, makes follow-up calls, and orders medical supplies
• Performs other duties as assigned

Previous Medical Assistant Experience Preferred

Premise provides its reasonable and genuinely expected range of compensation for this job of $25.60 - $32.00 per hour. A number of factors will influence the rate offered for this position, including your experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors.

Auto req ID

483725BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

What You’ll Bring

• National certification in Medical Assisting from a Premise Health approved organization OR Certificate/Diploma and Transcripts from an accredited Medical Assistant program with hands on externship completed and passed- total online courses are not accepted
• Current certification with hands-on training in AHA, ARC or equivalent Basic Life Support for health care providers is required
• State Lab Certificate (NV only)
• CMA certification required from the American Association of Medical Assistants, the National Center of Competency Testing, the National Certification Medical Association, American Medical Technologists, or any other recognized certifying body approved by the Board of Medical Examiners (South Carolina only)

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

City*: Seattle

State*: Washington

Job_Category: Healthcare-Nurses/Medical Assistants

Job Code: Health-Services health-services

Affiliate Sponsor: Premise Health