Medical Assistant - Neurology

PeaceHealth; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Education reimbursement

Wellness benefits & EAP

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant for Neurology on a full-time, day shift basis. The role involves assisting physicians, taking vitals, recording patient history, and preparing exam rooms within WA-state requirements.

Qualified candidates will have WA MA certification, BLS, and experience in a medical office. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must hold WA State Medical Assistant certification and licensure.
• Experience in a medical office preferred.
• Basic Life Support required upon hire.
• Certification path for MOA or equivalent accepted.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and record history and vital signs.
• Set up and maintain exam rooms; stock supplies and equipment.
• Administer injections, apply splints, wound care per provider orders.
• Sterilize and maintain supplies/equipment; support treatments.
• May transport specimens.
• Schedule tests and follow-up appointments.
• Enter patient data into EMR and maintain records.
• Provide phone screening to route to clinical staff.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient history

Medical office software

Data entry

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Education

WA State MA Certification

Interim credential accepted

Accredited MA program

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

EMR data entry

Job description

Job Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant - Neurology for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position.

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $25.88 - $34.85. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Description

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Job Summary

In collaboration with the healthcare team, assists physicians/providers in the delivery of patient care working within the scope of practice for a Medical Assistant.

Essential Functions

• Prepares patients for examination and treatment or anesthesia interview as applicable. Takes and records patient history and vital signs as applicable.
• Prepares exam and/or treatment rooms; select, setup and maintain medical supplies and equipment for all examinations, procedures and/or anesthesia interview as applicable.
• Gives injections, applies splints and dressings, and facilitates simple wound management under provider orders.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• May transport specimens.
• May assist in scheduling patients for tests, initial and follow up appointments.
• May maintain patient files, records, and other information including entry of data into electronic medical record.
• May provide phone screening of patient to appropriate clinical staff and/or physician.
• Collaborates with a variety of personnel and departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Accredited Program Required: Medical Assistant or Accredited Program Required: Medical Office Assistant that allows caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam will be considered (e.g. associate degree in Allied Health) or Apprenticeship Required: Medical Assistant
• Minimum of 1 year Preferred: Experience in a medical office
• Required: WA State MA Certification WASHINGTON REQUIREMENT ONLY: State of Washington Medical Assistant – certified licensure. State of Washington Medical Assistant – Interim Certified credential accepted. Caregiver must obtain Medical Assistant- Certified (Non-Interim) credential within 12 months of date of issuance of interim credential by the State of Washington
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs. (Required)
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality. (Required)
• Ability to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members. (Required)
• Proficiency in the use of computer and office equipment. Familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi-line phone systems and insurance billing preferred. (Required)
• Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize multiple tasks. (Required)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. (Required)
• Understand the principles of asepsis if applicable. (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

• WA MA-C + National Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred.

Working Conditions

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package.

• full medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions
• paid time off
• employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options
• tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program

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