Medical Assistant - Spine & Neurosurgical Care

EvergreenHealth; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision/dental insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Free parking

Commuter benefits

Job summary

EvergreenHealth in Washington state is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and deliver quality patient care. You will greet and room patients, take histories and vital signs, and assist with exams and procedures.

Required certifications include WA MA, national MA cert, and BLS by date of hire; EMR proficiency and strong terminology knowledge are expected. Excellent benefits and growth opportunities await.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent, WA MA certification in progress or obtained.
• Current WA State Medical Assistant Certification.
• National certification through AAMA/AMT/NHA/NCCT/AMCA.
• BLS certification required by date of hire.
• Proficient with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

EMR proficiency

Communication

Medical terminology

Education

WA State MA Certification

National certification (AAMA/AMT/NHA/NCCT/AMCA)

Healthcare Provider BLS

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

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:

• 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 Associations of Medical Assistants (AAMA) strongly preferred.
• 1 year of MA experience in a medical office or healthcare setting.

Benefit Information:

Choices that care for you and your family

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 LeavePaid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits