Medical Assistant Apprentice

HealthPoint Careers • Des Moines, WA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

HealthPoint is offering paid, on-the-job training for those interested in pursuing a certification in Medical Assisting. The apprentice training program providers its learners a structured learning environment that provides tools and skills to become confident and successful members of a healthcare team. This program is for people who love helping others and are ready to take the first step toward a career in healthcare. Being an MA takes flexibility, problem-solving, and determination. HealthPoint is a community-based, community-supported and community-governed network of non-profit health centers dedicated to providing expert, high-quality care to all who need it, regardless of circumstances. The Medical Assistance Apprentice will perform back-office functions including patient preparation, support of health care providers, laboratory procedures and clinic operations in a manner that promotes quality patient care. This role will be an enrollee of the WACHC MA Apprenticeship Program. The performance of delegated clinical duties will be directed, supervised, and inspected by the appropriately credentialed staff. This program requires 2,000 hours of paid on-the-job-training and 410 hours of supplemental, unpaid course work. There will be three in-person laboratory days. This program requires a two-year service commitment with HealthPoint, which begins upon the completion of the Apprenticeship Program.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Enrollment in the WACHC Registered Medical Assistant Training Program Required.
• CPR/BLS certification that must be obtained within 3 months of the apprenticeship start date.
• Practicing as a medical assistant includes many duties identified in RCW 18.360.050.

Responsibilities

• Remain in good standing with apprentice training program and complete WACH coursework and required training modules and will be periodically evaluated using patient care competencies provided through the WACH MA Apprentice training program.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms, laboratory area and lavatory with supplies before the start of the day, at the end of the day and as needed throughout the day.
• Room and prepare patients for exams including chief complaint and vital signs and request reports needed for patient care.
• Provide assistance with patient exams, and medical procedures.
• Perform laboratory procedures including, but not limited to, anterior nasal swabbing, nasopharngeal swabbing hemoglobin, rapid strip, urine chemstrips, blood glucose and pregnancy tests.
• Respond to calls from patients.
• Order medication and medical supplies for the clinic.
• Ensure lab specimens are properly labeled, recorded, and sent to appropriate outside laboratory.
• Complete laboratory control sheets according to HealthPoint procedures.
• Fill out lab, and referral forms according to HealthPoint procedures.
• Provide instructions to patients on the use of medications as directed by the Provider.
• Record medication refills in patient charts.
• Follow up with patient on prescription refills.
• Process all pharmacy requests.
• Send out test result letters to patients and follow up with providers.
• Sanitize used equipment with appropriate sterilizing techniques.
• Provide liaison between receptionists and providers ensuring timely and orderly patient flow throughout the clinic.
• Follow established procedures for opening and closing the clinic each day.
• Maintain good attendance, is punctual and works full scheduled shift is a condition of employment.
• Demonstrates respectful, professional, and appropriate behavior that supports a team-oriented work environment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, core values and goals of HealthPoint and its healthcare delivery including the ability to integrate values of justice, respect, compassion, excellence and stewardship into appropriate programs and services.
• Participate in HealthPoint collaborative to improve patient care.
• Attend staff meeting and in-service meeting.
• Participate in agency committees and task force activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents, plus HSA and FSA options.
• Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, disability coverage, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer match.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Extended Illness Time Away, eight (8) paid holidays, three (3) floating holidays, Compassion Time Away, and Opportunity Time Off for extended personal time away to rest and recharge.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), employee wellness program, and access to voluntary benefits including supplemental life, critical illness, accident, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Professional development, ongoing learning, and opportunities for career growth within a mission-driven organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED