Medical Assistant-Certified- $4,000 Sign on Bonus! (Family Med)

CVCH•Wenatchee, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant prepares patients for office visits by obtaining and documenting vital signs and medical histories, and supports healthcare providers and nursing staff. Working as part of the healthcare team, the Medical Assistant performs delegated tasks such as medication administration, procedure setup and assistance, follow-through, and ordered treatments. The role also provides patient-care support and clerical duties to assist patient flow. Clinical duties include preparing patients for examinations and procedures; taking vital signs; performing injections, capillary blood collection, and venipuncture; obtaining specimens; conducting diagnostic tests permitted under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program; and following infection-control and aseptic practices. Patient-care duties include maintaining medical and immunization records, preparing and restocking examination and treatment areas, supporting routine and specialty examinations and minor office surgeries using no more than local anesthetic, supporting patient flow, following up on test results as directed, preparing referrals, and assisting with patient tracking and recall plans. Medication administration is limited to authorized medications and vaccines, given under a healthcare practitioner’s written order and within the stated scope and safeguards. Reception and administrative work includes greeting patients and visitors, answering incoming calls, scheduling appointments according to protocols, and performing general administrative duties. The employee is expected to meet attendance and safety standards, maintain clean and safe work areas, participate in emergency drills, demonstrate flexibility and respectful, culturally sensitive customer service, support the organization’s values and mission, and comply with CVCH policies, Joint Commission standards, and HIPAA regulations. Work is normally performed in an interior/office environment. The position involves frequent exposure to indoor conditions and moderate to extreme noise, with possible exposure to toxic materials, communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, and sharps. The role requires a flexible schedule and the ability to work evenings and Saturdays as needed. The posting advertises a $4,000 sign-on bonus. Benefits include medical and dental coverage, paid leave, holidays, a 403(b) retirement plan with a CVCH match, an employee assistance program, disability and life insurance, AD&D coverage, a health reimbursement arrangement, medical and dependent-care flexible spending plans, supplemental insurance, a wellness stipend, cell-phone discounts, and tuition reimbursement, subject to the terms described in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certified Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited college, or one year (60 credits) of formal post-secondary education including anatomy, physiology, basic pharmacology, concepts of asepsis, and microbiology.
Medical Assistant-Certified or Medical Assistant-Certified Interim license upon hire; obtain the Medical Assistant-Certified license before the one-year interim permit expires.
Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
Basic computer and keyboarding skills, including data entry into the company computer system; knowledge of work-related computer applications and equipment.
Strong organizational skills, clear speaking, telephone skills, correct spelling, and manual dexterity, including precise eye/hand/foot coordination and manipulation.
Caring attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively with management, nursing staff, providers, and other staff.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under stressful situations, maintain organization, and use tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
Ability to exercise independent judgment within the scope of practice; knowledge of clinical policies, procedures, standards, regulations, Joint Commission standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Ability to read, comprehend, and analyze documents, regulations, and policies; prepare and submit complete, accurate, concise, and timely documents; pay attention to detail; interpret numbers and perform calculations; and apply problem-solving and reasoning skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology and ability to learn and retain patient-care procedures.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and Saturdays as needed.
Ability to meet the essential physical and sensory requirements described in the posting, including repetitive hand, wrist, or finger motions; standing, walking, lifting or moving items up to 20 pounds, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and reading and communicating detailed information.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a clinic setting or other healthcare facility providing direct patient care.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for office visits by obtaining and documenting vital signs, medication information, and medical history.
Support providers and nursing staff with delegated patient-care tasks, medication administration, ordered treatments, procedures, and follow-through.
Dispose of biohazardous materials and follow standard precautions and aseptic procedures; prepare for and assist with sterile procedures.
Prepare patients for examinations and assist with routine and specialty examinations, procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries using no more than local anesthetic.
Perform injections, capillary blood withdrawal, venipuncture, diagnostic testing, and tests waived under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.
Obtain specimens for microbiological testing and instruct patients in the proper collection of urine and fecal specimens.
Observe and report patient signs or symptoms; screen and follow up on test results as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Maintain medical and immunization records and prepare, maintain, sort, store, and restock examination and treatment areas and supplies.
Assist with organized patient flow and respond to patient needs in coordination with providers and nursing staff.
Prepare patient referrals and assist with patient tracking systems and recall plans.
Administer authorized medications, eye drops, topical ointments, and vaccines pursuant to a healthcare practitioner’s written order and within the stated scope and safeguards.
Greet patients and visitors, handle incoming calls, schedule appointments according to protocols and schedules, and perform general administrative duties.
Meet scheduled shift and attendance expectations; follow safety and housekeeping practices, keep work areas and equipment clean and safe, and participate in emergency drills.
Provide respectful, culturally aware customer service; support CVCH’s mission and values and comply with CVCH policies, Joint Commission standards, and HIPAA regulations.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

$4,000 sign-on bonus.
Medical coverage through Premera; employee coverage is listed at $70 per month, with dependent rates in the benefits guide.
Dental coverage through Washington Dental; employee coverage is 100% and dependent coverage is 50%.
Paid leave, including 120 hours in year one and 136 hours in year two, with additional annual accruals and an extended illness bank under the stated terms.
88 hours of holidays for a 1.0 FTE, including named holidays and diversity days, prorated as described for part-time employees and employees starting during the calendar year.
403(b) retirement plan with a 150% CVCH match up to 3% of the employee’s contribution, subject to the stated vesting schedule.
Employee Assistance Program with free short-term counseling for the employee and family.
Long-term disability coverage.
Basic term life insurance and group accidental death and dismemberment coverage; supplemental term life and voluntary AD&D are also available.
Health Reimbursement Arrangement reimbursing eligible out-of-pocket expenses for services received at CVCH, up to $750 per family per year.
Medical and dependent-care flexible spending plans, with stated annual maximums of $3,400 and $7,500, respectively.
AFLAC supplemental insurance through a cafeteria plan.
Wellness stipend: reimbursement up to $30 per month for a local gym membership or up to $150 per year for a subscription workout program.
Discounts on monthly cell-phone access fees and select accessories and equipment for personal AT&T and Verizon phones.
Tuition reimbursement for approved courses, books, and lab fees at 75% of actual costs, up to the stated degree/program maximums and subject to eligibility and work-commitment terms.