Medical Assistant- Apprentice

* Is a registered apprenticeship program through the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
* Is governed by an Apprenticeship Committee of 50% employer and 50% MA representatives.
* Is administered through the Washington Association of Community & Migrant Health Centers.
* Trains students in the specific skills required to achieve the MA-C credential, as outlined in RCW 18.360 and WAC 246-827.
* Curriculum is approved by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.
* Complete 2000 hours of on-the-job training (paid) with the support and guidance of an experienced one-on-one MA coach
* Complete 364 hours of supplemental coursework (unpaid). There are two online courses:
* Technical Skills for Medical Assistants
* Role of Medical Assistants in the Patient-Centered Medical Home model
* Attend 3 in-person lab days with an expert instructor to practice and demonstrate mastery of hands-on technical skills.
* Log and report on-the-job hours and skill practices as required.#
** Duties and Responsibilities
*** The MA Apprentice is responsible for ensuring that ALL patient clinical measures are being addressed and will do so by doing thorough EHR reviews, working collaboratively with the Chronic Care Coordinators, tracking and documenting all clinical measures/outcomes for patients in EHR.
* Will coordinate and process all patient referrals, for both internal and external services. In addition, will inform patients regarding specialty referral, providing required information to specialist’s offices for point of care referral processing, including but not limited to, labs, EHR notes, etc.
* Must be team oriented and work collaboratively with all other care team members to provide the best outcomes for the patients and the organizations.
* Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
* Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
* Is able to identify and categorize each patient’s age-specific grouping of needs and clinical measures such as those for infant, adolescent, adult or geriatric patients.
* Is responsible for the Pre-Huddle preparation and participation in the Care Team Huddle to ensure the collection of all relative clinic forms, quality/HEDIS measures, lab and x-ray reports and review of the Patient Manager and Medication confirmation process and any additional information necessary to be prepared for the patient’s visit.
* The MA Apprentice will be responsible for obtaining patient subjective information and vital signs.
* MA will perform duties in the MA – Apprentice scope of Practice, to include administering immunization, administration of eye drops, and applying topical ointments.
* Will ensure documentation of all relevant information, care provided and processes engaged in, in accordance with Sea Mar protocol.
* Prepares exam and procedure rooms by stocking with the appropriate supplies and disinfecting as per established protocol.
* Maintains professional standards and follows the treatment policies and procedures of the organization.
* Respects the cultural diversity of Sea Mar patients and staff.
* Attends regular staff meetings and in service training.
* Ensures quality controls are performed and documented as required. Any area of non- compliance should be reported immediately to the supervisor / manager.
* Assists providers with GYN exams, I & D’s, and other minor procedures.
* Ensures quality controls are performed and documented as required.
* Demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
* Reports any abnormal vital signs to the provider immediately.
* Utilizes aseptic (sterile) technique.
* Assists with ordering of department supplies.
* Assists Nursing/MA Supervisors with streamlining and implementing pod/flow systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
* Ensures that all medical, nursing, health & safety and personnel policies and procedures are being followed and implemented.
* Assists with obtaining laboratory tests and results from previous orders not entered in the electronic health care record.
* Assist with obtaining patient notes and records…