Medical Assistant - Infectious Disease
EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA
•Onsite
About The Position
Responsible for assisting providers in delivering quality patient care and promoting a culture of safety. This role requires efficient use of EMR systems and clear communication skills. The Medical Assistant will perform various clinical duties to support patient examinations and procedures.
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent or applicable coursework to be applied to obtain required WA State Medical Assistant Certification.
- Current WA State Medical Assistant Certification.
- Current national certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologist (AMT), National Healthcareer Association (NHA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
- Proficient with medical terminology
Nice To Haves
- National certification through the American Associations of Medical Assistants (AAMA) strongly preferred.
- 1 year of MA experience in a medical office or healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
- Greets and rooms patients per standard.
- Takes patients history and vital signs.
- Prepares patients for exam.
- Assists provider with exam/surgical procedures and diagnostic testing.
- Maintains appropriate sterile environment for the clinical procedure or situation, adhering to the Washington State standard for transmission precautions.
- Administers injections (intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular) per provider orders.
Benefits
- Medical, vision and dental insurance
- On-demand virtual health care
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Paid Time Off/Vacation
- Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
- Paid holidays
- Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Voluntary legal insurance
- Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
- Free parking
- Commuter benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
