Medical Assistant Certified - Women's Health

Confluence Health • Wenatchee, WA

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant Certified assists the provider and health care team in delivering customer service and quality patient care through clerical and patient-related tasks. Duties may include administering injections, measuring and recording vital signs, managing rooming and patient flow, preparing for visits, assisting during and after visits, and informing the provider of schedule changes affecting patient flow. The role may also assist with front-office activities, scheduling, and reporting test results as directed by the provider. This position reports to the Practice Manager and may float between clinics to support staffing and continuity of care.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting program, or enrolled in an externship program, or a Medical Assistant Apprentice who has completed the curriculum, passed the CCMA exam, and is awaiting InReach committee consideration for Medical Assistant-Certified licensure.
• Active Washington State Department of Health Medical Assistant Interim (IC) or Medical Assistant-Certified (CM) license, or be an internal apprentice awaiting licensure.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 90 days of hire.
• For the sign-on bonus: active MA-C license, external applicant status, and a one-year commitment to Confluence Health.

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 prepare them for examinations while helping maintain timely patient flow.
• Obtain and record vital signs according to department protocols or guidelines in the electronic medical record.
• Obtain the patient's medical history and reason for the visit, documenting accurately in the medical record.
• Administer injections and medications as directed by the provider.
• Assist with procedures and minor emergencies within the Medical Assistant Certified scope of practice and as directed by the provider or RN.
• Schedule laboratory, X-ray, and other tests as directed; instruct patients on routine sample collection and testing requirements; and provide delegated follow-up lab results and callbacks.
• Communicate with patients, relay important information to providers, and provide patient follow-up, including contacting pharmacies about medication orders and refills as needed.
• Maintain clean exam rooms, clean instruments, and stock exam and procedure rooms daily.
• Float to provide cross-coverage for clinics and support adequate staffing and continuity of care across the Ambulatory Care Network.
• Maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Paid time off
• Generous retirement plans
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Gym membership discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption assistance
• Shift differential
• $3,000 sign-on bonus for eligible Certified Medical Assistants

What This Job Offers

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