Medical Assistant Certified - Cardiology

Confluence Health • Wenatchee, WA

276d • $20 - $32

About The Position

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members. The Medical Assistant Certified will assist the provider and health care team in providing excellent customer service and quality patient care by performing a variety of clerical and patient-related tasks. Duties may include but are not limited to: injections, measuring patient vital signs (weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature), managing rooming and patient flow, pre-visit preparation, assist with the patient visit, post-visit duties, informing the provider of schedule changes that impact patient flow. May assist with front office activities, scheduling tasks and reporting test results as directed by the provider.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Accredited Medical Assisting program graduate, or enrolled in externship program, OR Medical Assistant Apprentice with completion of the curriculum, passed the CCMA exam, and is awaiting InReach committee consideration to receive Medical Assistant -Certified (CM) Licensure.
• Active Medical Assistant Interim (IC) or Medical Assistant - Certified (CM) license through the Washington State Department of Health or Internal Apprentice awaiting licensure.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant in an ambulatory care setting.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients in a prompt and friendly manner and prepares patient for exam; in conjunction with clinical team to maintain timely flow of patients.
• Obtains and records appropriate vital signs, per department protocols or guidelines in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Obtains patient medical history and reason for visit; documents accurately, in order to maintain a complete and legally correct medical record.
• Administer injections and medications as directed by the provider.
• Assists in procedures and minor emergencies, as directed by the provider or RN within the Medical Assistant Certified scope of practice.
• Schedules lab, x-ray, and other tests as directed by the provider.
• Instructs the patient in routine collection of samples; testing procedures and general requirements by specific departments.
• Provides follow-up lab results and callbacks to patients as delegated.
• Communicates with patients, relays important information to the provider and provides follow-up to the patient.
• Responsible for maintaining clean exam rooms, cleaning instruments and stocking items for use in the exam and procedure rooms.
• Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
• CH Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Gym Membership Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

What This Job Offers

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