Medical Assistant - Family Practice

PeaceHealth • Bellingham, WA

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About The Position

PeaceHealth is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Family Practice. In collaboration with the healthcare team, the Medical Assistant assists physicians and other providers in delivering patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice. The position is full-time, 1.00 FTE, and day shift. The listed salary range is $25.62–$34.58; the hiring rate depends on factors including education, training, work experience, applicable collective bargaining agreement terms, and seniority. A hiring bonus may be available.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, an eligible Medical Office Assistant program that allows the caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam (such as an associate degree in Allied Health), or a Medical Assistant apprenticeship.
• At least 1 year of experience is preferred; medical office experience is preferred.
• Washington State Medical Assistant Certification is required. A Washington State Medical Assistant–Interim Certified credential is accepted, but the caregiver must obtain the non-interim Medical Assistant–Certified credential within 12 months of issuance of the interim credential.
• Basic Life Support credential required upon hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific growth, development, and life-stage principles to meet patient needs.
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
• Proficiency with computers and office equipment; familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi-line phone systems, and insurance billing is preferred.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of asepsis principles, if applicable.
• Patient handling without assistive equipment must not exceed 35 lbs.; use assistive equipment or devices for greater loads.
• Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Frequently push or pull up to 45 lbs. of force.
• Ability to perform hands-on CPR for at least 20 minutes using 100–125 lbs. of force; frequency should be seldom or occasional.
• Ability to move around the work area with frequent sitting; frequent bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, and kneeling.
• Lift non-patient loads up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
• Ability to work with exposure to biohazards, body fluids, airborne particles, and noise.
• Vision and hearing within normal limits, with glasses, contacts, or hearing aids permitted.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Nice To Haves

• National Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
• Experience in a medical office.
• Familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi-line phone systems, and insurance billing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment, or for an anesthesia interview as applicable.
• Take and record patient history and vital signs as applicable.
• Prepare examination and treatment rooms; select, set up, and maintain medical supplies and equipment for examinations, procedures, and anesthesia interviews as applicable.
• Give injections, apply splints and dressings, and facilitate simple wound management under provider orders.
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Transport specimens as needed.
• Assist with scheduling patients for tests and initial and follow-up appointments as needed.
• Maintain patient files, records, and other information, including entering data into the electronic medical record as needed.
• Screen patients by phone and refer them to appropriate clinical staff or physicians as needed.
• Collaborate with personnel and departments to support smooth clinic operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, with additional buy-up coverage options.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits.
• Expanded employee assistance program (EAP) and mental health program.
• A hiring bonus may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree