Medical Assistant - Certified - MCC

State of Washington•Snohomish County – Monroe, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant for the Monroe Correctional Complex in Monroe, Washington. The Medical Assistant performs duties under the supervision of a healthcare provider and within the scope of practice established by state law and administrative code. The role uses clinical tools and skills to perform tasks delegated by a healthcare provider and assists with patient care, medical records, administrative support, and other clinical functions that support Health Services operations. Under the general supervision of a licensed Practitioner and/or the lead Registered Nurse, the Medical Assistant supports safe, effective, efficient, and clinically appropriate patient care. The position works in a correctional facility and may involve working directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with Saturdays and Sundays off. The position requires a minimum of 40 hours per week, and the schedule may need to be adjusted to meet organizational needs. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions.

Requirements

Hold an initial, unblemished, unrestricted Washington State license as a Certified Medical Assistant.
Have experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinic setting.
Hold American Heart Association certification in Basic Life Support and Basic First Aid.
Be able to work competently in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Be able to learn job-specific Department of Corrections programs needed for work assignments.
Be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and adjust the work schedule to meet organizational needs.
Maintain professional working relationships with staff, the public, and other stakeholders, and work with diverse staff.
Prioritize and complete tasks according to timelines and expectations.
Research, accumulate, organize, and communicate technical information orally, in writing, in person, and using technologies such as telephones, email, and computer equipment.
Multitask in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
De-escalate and listen to emotional or upset patients.
Maintain confidentiality and read, understand, and apply policies and procedures.
Be able to work in spaces, climb stairs, walk long distances, and frequently lift up to 30 pounds; under rare circumstances, lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds.
Complete a respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by Washington industrial safety standards.
Provide at least three professional references with both phone numbers and email addresses.
If offered the job, possess work authorization that does not require employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Certified Medical Assistant program accredited by the American Association of Medical Assistants or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA).
IV certification or phlebotomy experience.
Familiarity with both front- and back-office operations in an outpatient clinic setting.
Experience participating in a business quality improvement process, including brainstorming, proposing improvement plans, or measuring success.

Responsibilities

Assist with direct patient care delegated by a licensed Practitioner or Registered Nurse, including taking vital signs, visual acuity checks, ear irrigations, injections and vaccinations, basic laboratory functions, venipuncture, in-house CLIA-waived testing, and laboratory transport.
Perform electrocardiography assessments and pulmonary function or peak-flow assessments.
Observe, document, and report patient history, relevant data, current physical and emotional health status, and information about patients, families, groups, or communities gathered by interview, observation, and inspection.
Recognize and report abnormal vital signs and laboratory results to the Practitioner or Registered Nurse.
Carry out licensed Practitioners’ written, verbal, and telephone orders in a timely manner.
Monitor patients following procedures and recognize and report emergent or urgent problems or symptoms of common medical illnesses to a licensed practitioner or Registered Nurse.
Respond to facility emergencies by providing emergency medical care, including CPR.
Perform other tasks directed by a Physician, ARNP, or Physician’s Assistant that fall within the legal scope of practice of a Certified Medical Assistant.
Support continuity of patient care and efficient clinical operations, including attending shift briefings and communicating pertinent clinical information to incoming staff.
Monitor outpatient clinic patient flow to support timely care and efficient operations.
Prepare examination rooms for patients, including organizing medical records and instruments.
Collaborate with Patient Service Representatives to ensure patient scheduling, rescheduling, check-in, and no-shows are documented appropriately.
Legibly document subjective and objective clinical findings and actions taken to deliver healthcare.
Maintain the confidentiality of protected health information.
Communicate verbally, in writing, and through computers or other electronic media with healthcare personnel, custody staff, and other institutional personnel.
Participate in facility or statewide continuous quality improvement processes, committees, or work groups.
Perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

Comprehensive family medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three days of bereavement leave.
Remote/telework options and flexible schedules, depending on the position.
Up to 25 paid vacation days per year.
Eight hours of paid sick leave per month.
Twelve paid holidays per year.
Generous retirement plan.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Dependent Care Assistance.
Deferred Compensation.
Some DOC jobs are covered by the Public Safety Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS).