Medical Assistant Certified I - Weight Management Center

Confluence Health•Wenatchee, WA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant Certified assists the provider and health care team in delivering customer service and quality patient care by performing clerical and patient-related tasks. Duties may include administering injections, measuring vital signs, managing rooming and patient flow, preparing for visits, assisting during and after patient visits, and notifying the provider of schedule changes that affect patient flow. The role may also assist with front-office activities, scheduling, and reporting test results as directed by the provider. This position is based in the Weight Management Center and involves floating to provide cross-coverage across the Ambulatory Care Network. The role reports to the Practice Manager, with additional direction from the providers with whom the Medical Assistant is working. It requires active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification, which may be obtained within 90 days of hire. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible certified medical assistants who are external applicants, hold an active MA-C license, and commit to one year with Confluence Health. No experience is necessary.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting program, or enrolled in an externship program; alternatively, Medical Assistant Apprentice who has completed the curriculum, passed the CCMA exam, and is awaiting InReach committee consideration for Medical Assistant-Certified licensure.
Active Medical Assistant Interim (IC) or Medical Assistant-Certified (CM) license through the Washington State Department of Health, or internal apprentice awaiting licensure.
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Medical Assistant in an ambulatory care setting.
Basic computer skills.
Experience with EPIC electronic health records.

Responsibilities

Greet patients promptly and in a friendly manner, prepare them for examinations, and help the clinical team maintain timely patient flow.
Obtain and record appropriate vital signs in the electronic medical record according to department protocols or guidelines.
Obtain the patient's medical history and reason for visit, and document accurately to maintain a complete and legally correct medical record.
Administer injections and medication as directed by the provider.
Assist with procedures and minor emergencies as directed by the provider or RN and within the Medical Assistant Certified scope of practice.
Schedule laboratory, x-ray, and other tests as directed by the provider.
Instruct patients in routine sample collection, testing procedures, and department-specific requirements.
Provide delegated follow-up on laboratory results and patient callbacks.
Communicate with patients, relay important information to the provider, and provide patient follow-up, including contacting pharmacies about medication orders and refills as needed.
Maintain clean examination rooms, clean instruments, and stock examination and procedure rooms daily.
Float to clinics as needed to support staffing and continuity of care across the Ambulatory Care Network.
Maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Perform other duties as assigned and adhere to the Standards of Behavior and Code of Conduct.