Certified Medical Assistant - WCC

Certified Medical Assistant

Project (limited duration)
Washington Corrections Center (WCC)
Shelton, WA

Schedule Monday-Friday 7:00AM - 3:30PM

The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Certified Medical Assistant to join the Health Services team located at the Washington Corrections Center in Shelton, WA. This is a project position with limited duration.

• Provide assistance in all direct delivery of patient care by the Provider, which includes but is not limited to:
  • Vital Signs
  • Visual Acuity
  • Ear irrigations
  • Injections/Vaccinations
  • Basic laboratory functions (venipuncture, CLIA waved laboratory in-house testing) and transports labs
  • Electrocardiography
  • Respiratory assessments (pulmonary function/peak flow)
• Observe, document in the medical record, and report to practitioner or Registered Nurse:
  • Patient history and relevant data
  • Current health status (physical and emotional)
  • Situation of patient, family, groups, and/or communities by interview, observation, and inspection.
• Recognize and report abnormal vitals and labs.
• Carry out licensed practitioners' written, verbal, and telephone orders in a timely manner.
• Monitor patient’s condition following procedures; recognize and report emergent/urgent problems or symptomology of common medical illness to the licensed practitioner or Registered Nurse.
• Respond to emergencies within a facility by providing emergency medical care, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and basic life support in a timely, competent manner.
• Other tasks directed by the Physician, ARNP, or Physician’s Assistant, that fall under the legal scope of practice of a Medical Assistant-Certified.

• Attend briefing from off-going staff upon arrival on shift for pertinent clinical information, including patients’ current health status, urgent diagnostic reports, observation rooms, staffing concerns, etc.; brief on-coming clinical staff as appropriate before departing from duty;
• Monitor patient flow in the outpatient clinic to assure timeliness of care and efficient clinical operations;
• Ensure exam room is prepared for each patient, including medical records, instruments, etc. to expedite patient flow and support practitioner, as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with Patient Services Representatives to ensure patient scheduling, rescheduling, check-in, or no-show is documented appropriately.

• Legibly document subjective and objective clinical findings and the actions taken to deliver health care.
• Maintain the confidentiality of protected health information (PHI).
• Effectively communicate verbally, in writing, and via computer or other electronic media with other health care personnel, custody, and other institutional personnel.

• Completion of a Medical Assistant-Certified program accredited by the American Association of Medical Assistants or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA).
• Experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinic setting.
• Certification by the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support and Basic First Aid. Ability to work competently in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to learn job specific DOC programs needed to perform work assignments. Initial and unblemished/unrestricted licensure in the State of Washington as a Certified Medical Assistant.

• Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Ability to adjust work schedule to meet organizational needs.
• Maintain professional work relationships with staff, the public, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work with diverse staff.
• Prioritize and complete tasks in accordance with timelines and expectations.
• Ability to research, accumulate, organize, and communicate technical information both orally, in writing, in person, and using technologies such as telephone, electronic mail, and computer equipment.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, deadline oriented environment.
• Ability to deescalate and listen to emotional/upset patients.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Read, understand, and apply policies and procedures.
• Walk, sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

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