Medical Assistant - Pediatric Primary Care Float

MultiCare Health System•Tacoma, WA

1d•$25 - $35

About The Position

Where Kids and Families are Always First MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital is the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington’s South Sound Region dedicated to a comprehensive network of health services for children and adolescents. Our vision is to be the highest quality and safest place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and is supported by nationally recognized services and experience. Mary Bridge Children’s multi-disciplinary approach to care includes pediatric experts for emergency services, inpatient care, and outpatient specialty clinics, all specializing in kids and their unique needs. FTE: Per Diem, Shift: Day, Schedule: Variable This per diem Medical Assistant position will support our Mary Bridge Children's Pediatric Primary Care Clinics in the south Puget Sound area. Additional information about these clinics can be found here: Auburn: https://www.marybridge.org/locations/mary-bridge-childrens-pediatrics-auburn/ Covington: https://www.marybridge.org/locations/mary-bridge-childrens-pediatrics-covington/ Olympia (Black Lake): https://www.marybridge.org/locations/mary-bridge-childrens-pediatrics-olympia-black-lake/ Puyallup (Evergreen): https://www.marybridge.org/locations/mary-bridge-childrens-pediatrics-evergreen/ Tacoma (Union Ave): https://www.marybridge.org/locations/mary-bridge-childrens-pediatrics-union-avenue/ Tacoma (James Center): https://www.marybridge.org/locations/mary-bridge-childrens-adolescent-care-tacoma/ Position Summary The Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C) is an integral part of the Physician/Advanced Practice Provider (APP) office team working under the direction and supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner. Work situations require performance of safe clinical skills within the scope of practice of the MA-C. The MA-C has continuous contact with physicians, APPs, nurses, front office staff, patients and their families/caregivers.

Requirements

Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C)
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred
Current BLS certification

Responsibilities

Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include: Organizing patient flow in collaboration with the front office staff
Interviewing patients
Obtaining vital signs
Assisting patients in preparing for exams or treatments
Performing specimen collection, including venipuncture
Administration of medications in compliance with Washington State Department of Health regulations and documented competency
Relaying instructions/information to patients and their families/caregivers
Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include:
Sending and receiving of patient medical records
Facilitating patient referrals
Preparing forms for patients