Medical Assistant II

KLICKITAT COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 1•Goldendale, WA

7d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant II meets the following requirements in addition to the requirements of the Medical Assistant I job description: The Medical Assistant I (MA) performs direct patient care activities under the direction of a licensed provider in the Family Medicine (FM) clinic within his/her scope of practice (RCW 18.360.050). The MA I supports the provider, nurse, or other staff with the daily coordination of patient care and patient access by organizing patient flow, collecting patient information, entering all patient information and clinical data in the electronic medical record (EMR), communicating key information with the physician/provider, anticipating and acting on patient needs proactively. The MA I demonstrates excellence in customer service during interactions with employees, managers/supervisors, patients, patient family members, physicians and other customers; and works collaboratively with colleagues and departments throughout the organization to provide optimal outcomes for patients. Maintains a safe, clean and organized work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Current Washington State Medical Assistant certification (Certified) required.
BLS required.
Basic computer knowledge required (Word, Excel, Internet, EMR).

Nice To Haves

National Certification through AAMA or equivalent preferred.
At least one (1) year recent experience providing direct patient care in an outpatient or acute care medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs aseptic procedures and assists with sterile procedures.
Capillary blood withdrawal, and intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections.
Electrocardiography.
Administers medication and vaccines with provider order.
Prepares patients for, and supports with, routine and specialty examinations, procedures, treatments and minor office surgeries and EMR documentation.