Medical Assistant - OB GYN

PeaceHealth; Bellingham (WA); Sur place; USD 35 000 - 48 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition and continuing education reimb

Wellness program

Résumé du poste

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant - OB GYN for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $25.62 – $34.58, dependent upon education, training and experience.

In collaboration with the healthcare team, assists physicians in delivering patient care within the MA scope of practice. Prepares patients, rooms, and supplies; assists with injections and wound care; maintains records and supports clinic operations.

Qualifications

• Accredited Medical Assistant program or MOA pathway required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in medical office preferred.
• WA State Medical Assistant – Certified licensure required (Interim permitted with requirements).
• Basic Life Support required upon hire.
• Knowledge of age-specific care and patient privacy.
• Strong computer and office equipment skills; familiarity with EMR.

Responsabilités

• Prepare patients for examinations and treatments.
• Record patient history and vital signs.
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain supplies and equipment.
• Administer injections and wound care under provider orders.
• Assist in scheduling tests and follow-ups.
• Manage patient records and data entry in EMR.
• Provide phone screening to clinical staff as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical record entry

Injections

Team collaboration

Formation

WA State Medical Assistant – Certified

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Description du poste

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant - OB GYN for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $25.62 – $34.58. 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.

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.

Details of the Position

• 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; selects, setup and maintains 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 the 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.

What You Bring

• 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 and
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support
• 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

WASHINGTON:

• National Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred.

Working Conditions

Lifting

• 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.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

• 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. Some of the many benefits included in this package are 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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