Certified Medical Assistant I or II
About The Position
HealthPoint is a nonprofit, community-based network of health centers that provides high-quality care regardless of a person's circumstances. The Certified Medical Assistant I or II supports back-office functions, patient preparation, healthcare providers, laboratory procedures, and clinic operations to promote quality patient care. The role also serves as a liaison between the front office and providers to support timely, orderly patient flow. Certified Medical Assistant I duties include preparing patients and exam rooms, documenting patient information in the electronic health record, assisting with exams and procedures, following clinical processes and standing-order policies, maintaining clinical areas and supplies, and performing in-house laboratory testing. Certified Medical Assistant II duties include the Certified Medical Assistant I patient-rooming responsibilities, providing laboratory coverage and maintaining specimen, control, and equipment records, training and shadowing new medical assistant staff and externs in Epic, and serving as the medical back office Epic Super User. The position is scheduled for 32 hours per week (0.8 FTE). Evening hours and Saturdays may be required. A signing bonus of up to $3,000 is available depending on experience.
Requirements
- For Certified Medical Assistant I: Active Washington State Medical Assistant Certification or Interim Certification, maintained as current.
- For Certified Medical Assistant II: Certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
- For Certified Medical Assistant II: At least 6 months of Certified Medical Assistant experience and demonstrated leadership.
- For Certified Medical Assistant II: Epic EHR experience.
- At hire, Certified Medical Assistant II candidates must possess an active Washington State Medical Assistant Certification or Interim Certification and maintain current certification or licensure in Washington State.
- Ability and willingness to work evening hours and Saturdays.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in Word, Outlook, and an electronic health record system (Epic).
Responsibilities
- Room and prepare patients for exams and document patient information in the electronic health record.
- Prepare reports needed for patient care and assist with patient exams, minor surgeries, and medical procedures.
- Follow clinical processes and procedures based on HealthPoint Medical Practice Standing Order policies.
- Prepare and maintain exam rooms, laboratory areas, and lavatories with supplies.
- Perform in-house laboratory tests, including venipuncture, hemoglobin, rapid strep, urine chemstrips, blood glucose, and pregnancy tests.
- Provide laboratory coverage when needed, including labeling and recording specimens, running controls, completing control sheets, and maintaining laboratory equipment.
- Provide in-clinic Epic training and shadowing for new Medical Assistant staff, Certified Lab Medical Assistants, and Medical Assistant Extern students.
- Serve as the Epic Super User for the medical back office.
- For Certified Medical Assistant II duties, record the patient's chief complaint and vital signs and review and update demographic, medical history, social history, pharmacy, allergy, medication, and immunization information.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
- Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Paid time off, Extended Illness Time Away, eight paid holidays, three floating holidays, Compassion Time Away, and Opportunity Time Off.
- Employee Assistance Program and employee wellness program.
- Voluntary supplemental life, critical illness, accident, identity theft, and pet insurance benefits.
- Professional development, ongoing learning, and career growth opportunities.
- Signing bonus of up to $3,000 depending on experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
