Medical Assistant - Specialty Float Pool

EvergreenHealth; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 34,316 - 54,897; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans with employer contribution

Paid Time Off/Vacation

Paid holidays

Commuter benefits

Free parking

Job summary

EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA is looking for a Medical Assistant to support healthcare providers in delivering quality patient care. Responsibilities include welcoming patients, taking vital signs, and assisting with examinations and procedures while adhering to safety standards. Candidates must have a WA State Medical Assistant Certification, current BLS certification, and proficiency in medical terminology. The position offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Required to have a WA State Medical Assistant Certification.
• Proficiency in medical terminology is necessary.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by the date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers in delivering quality patient care.
• Greets and rooms patients per standard.
• Administers injections as per provider orders.
• Maintains appropriate sterile environment.
• Takes patients' history and vital signs.

Skills

EMR efficiency

Effective communication

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

WA State Medical Assistant Certification

Current BLS certification

Job description

Compensation

Wage Range: $24.91 - $39.85 per hour - MA State Certified
Wage Range: $27.45 - $43.92 per hour - 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.

$2.00 Float Pool Pay

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting providers in delivering quality patient care and promoting a culture of safety.

Primary Duties

1. Greets and rooms patients per standard.
2. Takes patients history and vital signs.
3. Prepares patients for exam.
4. Assists provider with exam/surgical procedures and diagnostic testing.
5. Maintains appropriate sterile environment for the clinical procedure or situation, adhering to the Washington State standard for transmission precautions.
6. 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 Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) strongly preferred.
• 1 year of MA experience in a medical office or healthcare setting.

Benefits

• 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