Medical Assistant - Urology

MultiCare Health System; Covington (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their Urology team. This role is vital in ensuring efficient patient care and smooth operations within the clinic. You'll be responsible for a variety of tasks, from assisting patients and preparing them for examinations to performing vital sign checks and specimen collections. The organization is committed to fostering a sense of belonging, providing a supportive work environment, and offering competitive compensation. If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a fulfilling career in a mission-driven organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Competitive Salary

Employee-Centric Environment

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited program for Medical Assistants is required.
• Must hold a Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) credential.

Responsibilities

• Organizing patient flow and assisting with exams and treatments.
• Performing clinical skills like obtaining vital signs and specimen collection.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

Specimen Collection

Medication Administration

Clerical Skills

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C)

Job description

Medical Assistant - Urology

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

****URGENTLY HIRING**** $5,000 SIGN on BONUS with 24 month commitment. Must have at least one year experience, external applicants only.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Days, Schedule: Mon-Fri, Core Business Hours

Position Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C) is an integral part of the Physician/Advanced Practice Provider (APP) office team working under the direction and supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner. Work situations require performance of safe clinical skills within the scope of practice of the MA-C. The MA-C has continuous contact with physicians, APPs, nurses, front office staff, patients and their families/caregivers.

Responsibilities:

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include:
  • Organizing patient flow in collaboration with the front office staff
  • Interviewing patients
  • Obtaining vital signs
  • Assisting patients in preparing for exams or treatments
  • Performing specimen collection, including venipuncture
  • Administration of medications in compliance with Washington State Department of Health regulations and documented competency
  • Relaying instructions/information to patients and their families/caregivers
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include:
  • Sending and receiving of patient medical records
  • Facilitating patient referrals
  • Preparing forms for patients

Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited program for Medical Assistants
• Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C)
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness, and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?

• Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our caregivers
• Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve
• Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system
• Employee-centric: Named Forbes “America’s Best Employers by State” in 2023
• Technology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row
• Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of groundbreaking, clinical and health services research in our communities
• Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains, and forest at every turn.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $25.28 - $36.45 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.