Medical Assistant - Wound & Enterostomal

PeaceHealth; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

PeaceHealth in Washington state is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and providers within the scope of practice. This full-time, 1.0 FTE position involves patient prep, vital signs, injections under supervision, and basic wound care.

You will maintain rooms, prepare supplies, schedule tests, enter data into the EMR, and coordinate with the care team to keep clinic operations smooth. Requires WA State MA certification and an accredited program.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of age-specific care
• Respect patient privacy and confidentiality
• Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary team
• Proficient with computer and office equipment; familiarity with EMR and billing
• Excellent time management and prioritization
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding asepsis principles

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and record vital signs
• Set up exam rooms and maintain supplies/equipment
• Administer injections, wound care under supervision
• Prepare treatments and sterilize equipment
• Assist scheduling and data entry in EMR
• Coordinate with care team for clinic operations

Skills

Age-specific care

Patient privacy

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Time management

Communication skills

Asepsis knowledge

Education

WA State MA Certification

Certified Medical Assistant

Apprenticeship in Medical Assistant

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Variable position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $25.88 – $34.85. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job Summary

In collaboration with the healthcare team, assists physicians/providers in the delivery of patient care working within the scope of practice for a Medical Assistant.

Details about the position:

• Prepares patients for examination and treatment or anesthesia interview as applicable. Takes and records patient history and vital signs as applicable.

• Prepares exam and/or treatment rooms; select, setup and maintain medical supplies and equipment for all examinations, procedures and/or anesthesia interview as applicable.

• Gives injections, applies splints and dressings, and facilitates simple wound management under provider orders.

• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.

• May transport specimens.

• May assist in scheduling patients for tests, initial and follow up appointments.

• May maintain patient files, records, and other information including entry of data into electronic medical record.

• May provide phone screening of patient to appropriate clinical staff and/or physician.

• Collaborates with a variety of personnel and departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

• Accredited Program Required: Medical Assistant or

• Accredited Program Required: Medical Office Assistant that allows caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam will be considered (e.g. associate degree in Allied Health) or

• Apprenticeship Required: Medical Assistant

• Minimum of 1 year Preferred: Experience in a medical office

• Required: WA State MA Certification WASHINGTON REQUIREMENT ONLY: State of Washington Medical Assistant – certified licensure. State of Washington Medical Assistant – Interim Certified credential accepted. Caregiver must obtain Medical Assistant- Certified (Non-Interim) credential within 12 months of date of issuance of interim credential by the State of Washington

• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support

• Required: Certified Medical Assistant

• National Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs. (Required)

• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality. (Required)

• Ability to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members. (Required)

• Proficiency in the use of computer and office equipment. Familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi-line phone systems and insurance billing preferred. (Required)

• Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize multiple tasks. (Required)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. (Required)

• Understand the principles of asepsis if applicable. (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

LCR Sleep:

• DME Facilitation – mask fitting, PAP pressure changes, troubleshooting, scheduling, etc.

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).

• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.

• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).

• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.

• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.

• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.

• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual.

We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package.

• full medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions
• paid time off
• employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options
• tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• wellness benefits
• expanded EAP and mental health program

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