Preoperative Assessment Clinic Medical Assistant - FT

Prosser Memorial Health; Prosser (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Prosser Memorial Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the Preoperative Assessment Clinic by gathering and organizing information to prepare patients for surgery. You will perform intake, take vital signs, manage medications and allergies, and assist with outside record retrieval, all under supervision of licensed clinicians.

The role may occasionally float to other PMH departments, following credentialing rules and policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completed Medical Assistant program or equivalent training.
• Current WA State Medical Assistant credential is required.
• MA-C preferred for venipuncture duties.
• BLS certification required; proficiency with EKG and point-of-care testing.
• Experience with EPIC workflows and patient intake is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gather, document, and organize information to prepare patients for surgery.
• Perform standardized intake and history gathering; obtain vital signs.
• Assist with retrieval of outside records; maintain medication and allergy info.
• Ensure orders/consultations are present in Epic; delegate tasks as credentialed.
• Float to PMH clinics as needed per policy and credentialing.

Skills

Vital signs

Venipuncture

EKG acquisition

Epic EMR workflows

Patient intake

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program

Washington State MA credential

MA-C preferred

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

FT,80 hrs/pp; days, varies as scheduled.

Job Summary:

Supports the Preoperative Assessment Clinic team by gathering, documenting, and organizing the information needed to prepare patients for surgery. Performs standardized intake and history gathering, obtains vital signs, maintains medication and allergy information, assists with retrieval of outside records, verifies that ordered studies and consultations are present in Epic, and performs delegated clinical tasks within credentialed scope and demonstrated competency. The Medical Assistant works under delegation and supervision of an authorized health care practitioner and promptly reports incomplete information, abnormal findings, patient-reported concerns, or other readiness barriers to the RN, APN/APP, anesthesia provider, surgeon, or supervising practitioner. The Medical Assistant does not independently assess surgical/anesthesia risk, interpret diagnostic results, determine medical readiness, or provide surgical/anesthesia clearance.

The Preoperative Assessment Clinic is the primary assigned department. This position may occasionally float to PMH Clinics, Digestive Health (GI), Operating Room (OR), or Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to support patient care and staffing needs, subject to appropriate orientation, current credentials, demonstrated competencies, and PMH policies. When floating, the Medical Assistant performs only duties authorized by the individual’s Washington State credential, appropriate delegation and supervision, validated competencies, and PMH policies; no independent nursing assessment or specialty nursing duties are assigned.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent; completion of an accredited or approved Medical Assistant training program; Current Washington State Medical Assistant credential; MA-C preferred for a role expected to routinely perform venipuncture; an MA-R may not perform venous phlebotomy unless separately credentialed as an MA-Phlebotomist; current BLS required, maintains competency for EKG acquisition, vital signs, specimen collection/phlebotomy when authorized, point of care testing when assigned, EPIC workflows, and other delegated clinical duties.

Preferred: Previous medical office, surgical clinic, preoperative, ambulatory, or hospital experience; Experience with electronic health records, patient intake, medication-list collection, record retrieval, vital signs, EKG acquisition, and specimen collection; Demonstrated ability to follow protocols, recognize when information falls outside established parameters, and promptly communicate findings to licensed clinical staff; and Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred to support effective patient communication, education, and culturally responsive care.

Licensure & Certification Requirements:

Requires current Washington State DOH Medical Assistant-Certified credential.

Must maintain BLS certification.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $20.88- $36.21
• Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Generous paid time off

Why Prosser?

Prosser Memorial Health is proud to be the ONLY Critical Access Hospital in Washington State with a 5-Star CMS rating and ranked among the Top 10 Recommended Hospitals in Washington.

Community Highlights:

• Friendly, welcoming community at the heart of Washington wine country
• 300 days of sunshine with easy access to the Yakima River and outdoor recreation
• Just 30 minutes from the Tri-Cities (Pasco, Kennewick, Richland) and the Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)
• Cost of living 18% lower than the national average
• Quick 30-minute flights to Seattle, WA, or Portland, OR
• National recognition:
• #1 Best Suburbs to Buy a House in WA (Niche)
• #1 Best Places to Live in WA (AreaVibes)
• #1 Most Secure Mid-Sized City in the U.S.

Join Our Team!

At Prosser Memorial Health, you’ll find more than just a job—you’ll find a community and a mission. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, this is an opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment, with state-of-the-art facilities and an outstanding team.