Medical Assistant - Urology

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Tacoma is seeking a Medical Assistant for their Urology department. This role involves direct patient care, assisting with exams, and clerical tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to patient well-being and teamwork. Competitive salary and benefits package offered, including a sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizing patient flow and interviewing patients.
• Performing specimen collection and administering medications.
• Facilitating patient referrals and preparing forms.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C)

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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: Day, Schedule: Monday - Friday, 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 ground-breaking, 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. The pay scale is $24.58 - $35.36 USD. Pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including skill set, experience, and certifications or education. If this position is unionized, pay will align with the appropriate step on the pay scale.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.