Medical Assistant - Cardiology

Peace Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $24.99 – $33.73.

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.

• 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; selects, setup and maintains 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 the 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.

• 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 Upon Hire:
  Basic Life Support.
• State of Washington Medical Assistant – certified licensure required.
• 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.
• National Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members.
• Proficiency in the use of computer and office equipment. Familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi-line phone systems and insurance billing preferred.
• Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understand the principles of asepsis if applicable.

Peace Health 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.

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