Medical Assistant - Registered

Columbia Basin Health Association; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 27,607 - 32,442; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Basin Health Association in Pasco, Washington, is seeking a Medical Assistant Registered. The role involves preparing patients for treatment and managing patient flow. Candidates must possess a current Medical Assistant Registered license and BLS for Healthcare Providers certification. The position offers a pay range of $20.04 to $23.55 per hour based on experience, with potential for increases for highly experienced candidates. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with clinic processes and patient electronic medical records.
• Basic medical terminology/anatomy knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for treatment and testing.
• Manage patient flow and communication.
• Assist with patient education and uphold confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current Medical Assistant Registered license

BLS for Healthcare Providers certification

Job description

Overview

Responsible for preparing patients for treatment, testing, and examination by a Provider; assists licensed nurse with patient flow, connecting patients with ancillary services, maintains work area and exam rooms, as well as stocks supplies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing the day’s flow of patients through the clinic.
• Responsible for patient flow during the work day, ensuring that Provider and patient needs are met.
• Responsible for instrumentation, supplies, ordering, and other quality assignments.
• Communicates with patients, as directed by Provider and Licensed Nurse.
• Responsible for managing provider computer desktop flow on a daily basis.
• Administers and demonstrates knowledge of medications administered up to scope of licensure under WAC 246-826-100 - “Demonstrates knowledge of medications prior to administration, including but not limited to: correct dosage, route, anatomic site, expected reaction, possible adverse reactions, and appropriate interventions.”
• Responsible for assisting with patient education.
• Promotes a positive work culture and upholds clinic policies and procedures, including the WE CARE Standards of Behavior.
• Must uphold confidentiality at all times in regards to CBHA activities, reports, financials, patient health information and other proprietary information specific to CBHA.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Professional and Technical Knowledge

• Possesses a basic level of written and verbal communication skills, computer skills, and mathematical skills typically acquired through completion of a high school program.
• Possesses familiarity with the processes and operations performed during the work day, facilitating patient flow, while accurately maintaining appropriate health information in the patient’s electronic medical record.
• Ability to demonstrate basic medical terminology/anatomy.

License and Certification

• Ability to possess a current Medical Assistant Registered license with the State of Washington.
• Ability to possess a current BLS for Healthcare Providers card.

Communications Skills

• Possesses the ability to successfully form, foster, and improve relationships with members of a culture different from one's own.
• Possesses ability to present oneself professionally.
• Possesses ability to meet with a variety of people, both formally and informally, and to communicate well with professionals and patients.
• Bi-lingual in English/Spanish to include verbal and written; translating information according to direction of provider.

Benefits

Medical Assistant Registered: $20.04 p/h -$23.55 p/h DOE with ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates.