Medical Assistant - Outpatient

Comprehensive Life Resources; Tacoma (WA); Sur place; USD 31 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, Vision premiums paid

11 paid holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Long term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition Assistance

Paid Sick leave and Vacation

Bereavement Leave

Student Loan Repayment

Continuing Education Assistance

Résumé du poste

Comprehensive Life Resources in Tacoma, WA is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant to join our outpatient team. The role involves clinical and administrative duties within a multi-disciplinary setting, providing care to adults and youths.

We offer medical, dental, and vision with 100% paid premiums for employees, 11 paid holidays, a 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability, and education support. Working a scheduled 40 hours per week with a day shift.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited medical assistant program and WA State certification.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize deadlines, work independently, maintain confidentiality.

Responsabilités

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team serving behavioral health clients.
• Administer and monitor psychotropic medications under RN supervision.
• Ensure follow-up on referrals and continuity of care.
• Document medication monitoring in EHR or MAR daily by shift end.
• Coordinate labs, insurance, and community healthcare services.
• Provide psychoeducation groups related to healthcare and medications.
• Maintain medical records and generate reports per policies.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Formation

Highschool/GED

WA State certification

Description du poste

Job Details:

Level: Experienced, Job Location: Fawcett - Tacoma, WA 98402, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Highschool/GED, Salary Range: $22.83 - $31.15 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Travel within the community, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Outpatient

$22.83 - $31.15

Additional compensation may include shift differentials, stipends and/or longevity pay.

Full Time

Schedule:

Flexibility within normal program hours; typically Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm, Friday 8am - 3pm.

Comprehensive Life Resources is looking for a qualified Medical Assistant to join our Outpatient team in Tacoma WA.

We Offer - Medical, Dental, and Vision with 100% paid premiums for employees. 11 paid holidays, 403(b)-retirement plan, Life Insurance, Long term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (up to 6 consultations per year), Mileage reimbursement, Tuition Assistance, Paid Sick leave and Vacation, Bereavement Leave, Student Loan Repayment, and Continuing Education Assistance. All benefits contingent on working a scheduled 40hrs a week.

Scope

Provide medical assistance to adults and children who suffer from mental health illnesses. Perform both clinical and administrative duties. Serves as a member of an organization that welcomes, engages, and serves individuals with complex wellness needs.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team serving clients with behavioral health needs
• Within the scope of practice, administer and monitor psychotropic medications under the supervision as delegated by a licensed registered nurse.
• Ensure follow-up on referrals and facilitate continuity of care.
• Gather medical history information and vital signs as directed by a registered nurse or prescriber, support licensed nursing and medical staff with medication management as needed including oral and injectable medications as prescribed
• Document all medication monitoring and self-medications in EHR program or hard copy Medication Administration Record (MAR) daily by end of shift.
• Coordinate ordering and reporting of labs and lab results to prescribers.
• Coordinate insurance services/ prior authorizations.
• Coordinate community medical integrated healthcare services.
• Provide psychoeducation groups related to healthcare and medication to consumers
• Maintain medical records and provide reports in accordance with policies and procedures.

Competencies

• Understands and respects diverse backgrounds and a commitment to culturally competent practice.
• Demonstrates ethical decision‑making skills and appropriate boundaries.
• Promote whole health care as a key to people’s recovery and quality of life.
• Ability to receive consultation and apply feedback, is accountable, and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Develops and maintains a self‑care plan, seeks supervision when needed and recognizes signs of burnout.
• Ability to complete paperwork and documentation within required timeframes, meeting content requirements.
• Ability to apply appropriate codes to patient care services as outlined by program guidelines.
• Compliance with competencies determined by Nursing Director.
• Participate in competency trainings identified by Human Resources and assigned program.
• Assist in monitoring and documenting medical supplies, floor stock, and pharmacy communication.
• Adhere to program’s infection control policy and protocols.
• Assist in all aspects of the laboratory specimen, collection and throughput.
• Adhere to the incident reporting process.
• Provide activities designed to enhance community and milieu adjustment.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited medical assistant program and WA State certification
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize deadlines, work independently, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality.
• If role requires driving, must have valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and working vehicle.

Comprehensive Life Resources is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability status, and any other applicable legally protected characteristics and or class.