Certified Medical Assistant - Meridian (1.0 FTE)

Neighborcare Health•Shoreline, WA

28d•$27 - $34

About The Position

The Medical Assistant performs delegated clinical and administrative duties, providing direct support to primary care providers and some direct care to patients. The MA works in partnership and joint accountability with other team members to advance Neighborcare Health’s mission, guiding principles, service commitments, and goals. The role includes preparing examination and treatment rooms, interviewing patients, taking vital signs, performing blood draws and immunizations, documenting information in medical records, and reporting findings to appropriate personnel according to Washington State requirements.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Active Washington State Department of Health Medical Assistant-Certification or Medical Assistant-Interim status.
Basic Life Saving Certificate (BLS).

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a primary care or community health environment.
Prior experience with diverse populations.
Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Perform duties with excellence, enthusiasm, and a strong service orientation, using courteous behavior and anticipating medical providers’ needs.
Demonstrate flexibility and assist other staff members as needed.
Maintain a safe and healthy work environment for patients, oneself, and others.
Prepare examination and treatment rooms for providers by cleaning, stocking, and arranging supplies, equipment, and instruments.
Interview patients to determine the reason for their visit.
Take and record patient vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height, and weight.
Perform blood draws and immunizations.
Record information in patients’ medical records and report findings to appropriate personnel according to Washington Administrative Code requirements.