Medical Assistant - Priority Care Clinic

Medical Assistant - Priority Care Clinic

Peace Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for a full‑time, 1.00 FTE, variable position. Salary range: $24.99–$33.73, dependent on factors such as education, training, experience, and collective bargaining agreements.

• 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 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.
• Preferred:
  Minimum of 1‑year 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 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. (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)

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. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403(b) retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer‑paid life and disability insurance with additional buy‑up coverage options;

tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.
EEO and affirmative action employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.