Medical Assistant - Urology Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

Paid Time Off/Vacation

Paid holidays

Free parking

Commuter benefits

Job summary

EvergreenHealth seeks a Medical Assistant responsible for supporting providers in delivering quality patient care. The role includes greeting patients, taking their history and vital signs, preparing them for examinations, and assisting in various procedures.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, current Medical Assistant certification, and proficiency in medical terminology. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or have equivalent coursework for WA State Medical Assistant Certification.
• Current Washington State Medical Assistant Certification is required.
• Must have national certification through recognized associations.
• Current BLS certification by the date of hire is necessary.
• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology is required.

Responsibilities

• Greets and rooms patients per standard.
• Takes patients' history and vital signs.
• Prepares patients for examination.
• Assists provider with examination, surgical procedures, and diagnostics.
• Maintains sterile environment for procedures following safety standards.
• Administers injections as directed by provider.

Skills

Utilizing EMR

Clear communication

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Current WA State Medical Assistant Certification

Current national certification

Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification

Job description

Wage Range

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

Wage Range: $27.45 - $43.92 per hour - Nationally Certified

Bonus

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.

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

• 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