Medical Assistant, Certified (MA-C), CareToday

Samaritan•Moses Lake, WA

11d•$43,950 - $74,048•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant – Certified provides patient care under the supervision of physicians and physician extenders, within Washington State certification and Samaritan Clinics’ defined scope of practice. The role may include both clinical and administrative work: assisting providers with patient care and completing clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. The Medical Assistant provides patients with information to help them use and benefit from clinical services. The position may be assigned primarily to a specialty department and may also work in other departments as assigned, including Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Family Medicine, OB/Women’s Health, Care Today, and Podiatry. This role supports the clinic team at the Pioneer and Patton clinic locations in a fast-paced environment. It works closely with physicians on outpatient needs and may coordinate with surgery schedules and durable medical equipment representatives. The position is full-time, Monday through Sunday, with shifts scheduled between 7:45 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. It reports to the Director of Operations and works with professionals in departments such as physician offices, the laboratory, pharmacy, and radiology. The role requires an active Washington State Medical Assistant–Certified license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and current Healthcare Provider-level CPR certification. Clinic experience supporting providers in medical specialties is preferred. An external-candidate sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 is offered, subject to a two-year Hospital Sign on Advance Agreement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Active Washington State Medical Assistant–Certified license.
Current Healthcare Provider (HCP)-level CPR certification.
Demonstrated competency in skills and equipment listed on the department-specific checklist.
Critical-thinking skills, including seeking direction when necessary, independent problem-solving, and logical, deliberate decision-making.
Accountability, safe judgment, and practice within legal and ethical guidelines.
Competency in caring for patients across the age continuum.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including frequent prolonged standing and walking, occasional lifting and other physical movements, lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, and maneuvering or transferring patients.
Manual dexterity and mobility; ability to read and understand patient charts, provider orders, and test results; and ability to communicate accurately with healthcare professionals, patients, families, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a clinic setting and providing support to providers in medical specialties.
Previous experience working as a Certified Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

Review schedules, organize patient flow, escort patients to exam rooms, assist with walking and transfers as needed, and record patient height, weight, vital signs, temperature, and head circumference when applicable.
Prepare patients for examinations by collecting medical histories and performing screenings according to provider guidelines.
Perform clinical medical assisting duties within scope of practice, including asepsis, sterilization and disinfection, instrument preparation and autoclaving, exam preparation, medication administration, prescription verification, minor surgery assistance, post-surgical care, therapeutic modalities, patient instruction, laboratory procedures, quality control, CLIA-waived testing, and specimen handling.
Conduct and administer tests and procedures including pregnancy tests, occult blood tests, hematocrits, blood draws, peak flows, glucose monitoring, PPDs, injections, immunizations, Snellen tests, EKGs, Ishihara color tests, rapid strep tests, tympanograms, and dipstick urine samples.
Assist with suture removal, wound packing, simple dressings, nebulizer treatments, catheterization, pelvic exams, Pap smears, office surgeries, and throat cultures.
Notify patients of specialist appointments and arrange appropriate insurance referrals.
Notify patients of test results as directed by providers and call in prescription refills as requested by providers.
Perform assigned clerical duties; respond to patient questions and concerns within permitted limits or obtain information from a provider; and maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with Samaritan’s HIPAA Policy.
Set up instruments and equipment, clean exam and procedure rooms and equipment between visits, maintain infection control, clean sterilizers and keep maintenance records, order and manage supplies, and restock rooms as assigned.
Use equipment with appropriate safety measures and required training; report equipment problems or concerns to the Clinic Care Director or Supervisor.
Follow organizational infection-control practices and demonstrate ethical conduct.
Respond appropriately to unpredictable situations, emergencies, and emergency codes, including providing emergency patient care and sharing relevant concerns with the immediate supervisor.
Maintain professional growth through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations.
Follow safe work practices and policies, including those related to security, chemical Safety Data Sheets, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting, and body mechanics.
Comply with organizational policies, procedures, and labor agreements; work courteously and efficiently with team members and support groups; maintain professional conduct and appearance; and handle additional accountabilities as required by management.