Medical Assistant - Centralized Staffing Pool

Providence • Richland, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The MA II works under the delegation of a Practice Manager and/or Provider to perform duties as directed in support of patient care. The MA II performs all aspects of the MA I role and is fully competent in the clinical needs and functions for the assigned clinic or location, working in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations. This position may require floating to other clinics.

The role includes taking patient vital signs; updating medical records, including medications and allergies; and using clinical skills such as administering injections, assisting with in-office medical procedures, collecting specimens, and performing point-of-care laboratory testing. This is a combination posting for Associate Medical Assistant and Medical Assistant roles; consideration for each role depends on qualifications.

Home clinic positions are located at various clinics across the Tri-Cities Area, including Richland, Kennewick, Pasco, and West Richland. Current openings and candidate preferences will be discussed during the interview. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible rehire and external candidates who meet all payment conditions.

Requirements

• Associate Medical Assistant: Coursework/training and graduation from an accredited school that includes hands-on medical assistant training in a clinical setting; or graduation from a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program; or completion of two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces; or at least one year of medical assistant work experience that includes obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration; or Washington Medical Assistant Certification upon hire.
• Associate Medical Assistant: National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• Associate Medical Assistant: 0–6 months of medical assisting experience in a clinic setting.
• Medical Assistant: Coursework/training and graduation from an accredited school that includes hands-on medical assistant training in a clinical setting; or graduation from a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program; or completion of two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces; or at least one year of medical assistant work experience that includes obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration; or Washington Medical Assistant Certification upon hire.
• Medical Assistant: National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• Medical Assistant: 6 months of healthcare experience.
• Medical Assistant: 6 months of medical assistant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Medical Assistant: 6 months of prior experience providing a high level of customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Associate Medical Assistant: 6 months of previous experience in a healthcare setting working with an electronic health record (EHR).
• Medical Assistant: National Medical Assistant Certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Take patient vital signs.
• Update patient medical records, including medications, allergies, and other information.
• Administer injections.
• Assist with in-office medical procedures.
• Collect specimens.
• Perform point-of-care laboratory testing.
• Provide patient care under the delegation of a Practice Manager and/or Provider.
• Float to other clinics as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching.
• Medical, dental, and vision health care benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave, vacation, holiday, and health-related time-off benefits.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Well-being resources.
• Eligible candidates may receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus, subject to payment conditions.
• Additional compensation may be available, including shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
• Career ladder, additional training, and informal leadership opportunities to support career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed