Medical Assistant Certified - Moses Lake Float

Confluence Health•Moses Lake, WA

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time float position providing coverage where needed in various primary and specialty care departments. The primary work location is the Moses Lake Clinic, but float staff will also provide occasional coverage at clinics in Ephrata and Royal City. The core work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm. Float staff will also work occasional evening or weekend shifts in the Walk-In Clinic. Float positions receive an additional $1 per hour float differential. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered for Certified Medical Assistants. No experience is necessary. Requires a 1-year commitment to Confluence Health. The Medical Assistant Certified will assist the provider and healthcare team in providing excellent customer service and quality patient care by performing a variety of clerical and patient-related tasks. Duties may include injections, measuring patient vital signs, managing rooming and patient flow, pre-visit preparation, assisting with patient visits, post-visit duties, and informing the provider of schedule changes that impact patient flow. May also 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.
Must have active MA-C license and be an external applicant.
Requires 1 year commitment to Confluence Health.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual-Spanish preference.
Previous experience as a Medical Assistant in an ambulatory care setting.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Greet patients in a prompt and friendly manner and prepare them for examination; in conjunction with the clinical team to maintain timely flow of patients.
Obtain and record appropriate vital signs, per department protocols or guidelines in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Obtain patient medical history and reason for visit; document accurately, in order to maintain a complete and legally correct medical record.
Administer injections and medications as directed by the provider.
Assist in procedures and minor emergencies, as directed by the provider or RN within the Medical Assistant Certified scope of practice.
Schedule lab, x-ray, and other tests as directed by the provider.
Instruct the patient in routine collection of samples; testing procedures and general requirements by specific departments.
Provide follow-up lab results and callbacks to patients as delegated.
Communicate with patients, relay important information to the provider and provide follow-up to the patient.
Contact the pharmacy with medication orders.
Maintain clean exam rooms, clean instruments and stock items for use in the exam and procedure rooms.
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.