Medical Assistant - Perinatology

EvergreenHealth; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 85,495,000 - 131,294,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers, greet patients, take history and vital signs, and prepare patients for exams. You will assist with procedures, maintain sterile technique, and document in EMR per Washington standards.

Requirements include WA State Medical Assistant Certification, a current national certification (AAMA/AMT/NCCT/AMCA), BLS by hire date, and strong medical terminology skills.

Qualifications

• WA State Medical Assistant Certification is required.
• National certification from an approved body is required.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Greets and rooms patients per standard.
• Takes patients history and vital signs.
• Prepares patients for exam.
• Assists provider with exam/surgical procedures and diagnostic testing.
• Maintains sterile environment per Washington standards.
• Administers injections per provider orders.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Clear communication

Medical terminology

Teamwork

Education

WA State Medical Assistant Certification

National certification (AAMA/AMT/NCCT/AMCA)

High School diploma or equivalent

Current BLS certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Wage Range: $29.81 – $45.82 per hour - Must have MA State & Nationally Certified

Bonus: Up to $5,000 for those new to EvergreenHealth and a minimum of one year of experience.

Bonus: Up to $2,500 for new MA graduates.

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

• Greets and rooms patients per standard.
• Takes patients history and vital signs.
• Prepares patients for exam.
• Assists provider with exam/surgical procedures and diagnostic testing.
• Maintains appropriate sterile environment for the clinical procedure or situation, adhering to the Washington State standard for transmission precautions.
• 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.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the SEIU which contains a "union security" provision. Union membership is optional.

Benefit Information

At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits

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