Onsite Medical Assistant – Orthopedic Clinic

Island Health; Anacortes (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Coverage

Retirement Contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Island Health in Anacortes, WA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support our orthopedic clinic. The role involves direct patient care, rooming patients, collecting data, administering vaccines, and assisting with exams under supervision.

The ideal candidate has MA-Certified credentials in Washington, BLS, and a national MA certification, with at least two years of outpatient experience. This on-site, full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of previous clinical experience in an out-patient Physician practice preferred.
• Must maintain current Medical Assistant-Certified credential issued by the WA Department of Health.
• Must maintain current BLS certification and a national certification as a Medical Assistant from AAMA or NHA.

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients, collects medical data, documents for appropriate visit and assists with the physical exam.
• Processes patient situations over the telephone to determine the appropriate medical attention.
• Administers vaccines and medications IV, PO, IM, SQ under supervision; conducts EKG and Spirometry testing.
• Performs CLIA-waived lab tests such as glucose, OGTT, INR, drug screens, pregnancy tests, and TB tests.
• Facilitates and manages clinic flow; provides direct patient care to patients of all ages.

Skills

Clinical experience

MA-Certified credential

BLS certification

National MA certification

Attention to detail

EMR proficiency

Education

Medical Assistant-Certified (WA Dept of Health)

Job description

Island Health in Anacortes, WA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support our orthopedic clinic. The role involves direct patient care, rooming patients, collecting data, administering vaccines, and assisting with exams under supervision.

The ideal candidate has MA-Certified credentials in Washington, BLS, and a national MA certification, with at least two years of outpatient experience. This on-site, full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative team environment.