Medical Assistant

Newport Hospital and Health Services Careers•Newport, WA

11d

About The Position

Provides patient care in an office setting, addressing patients’ psychosocial, physical, and general care needs and supporting communication with patients and families. Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or physician, maintaining regulatory requirements and nursing and office policies, procedures, and standards. Communicates with physicians and team members about patients’ clinical conditions, including diagnostic study results and symptoms. The role provides direct patient care and assists with routine examinations and treatments for patients across the lifespan, from neonates through geriatrics, while promoting patient safety and quality of care. The scheduled hours are a 10-hour day shift, 80 hours per pay period. Candidates must have successfully completed a Medical Assistant Program and hold Medical Assistant Certification with the State of Washington. Strong computer skills and typing accuracy are required. Urgent care experience, EMR experience, HIPAA knowledge, and proficiency in taking patient vital signs are preferred. Compensation is determined based on relevant experience and internal equity. Successful candidates typically start between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range, depending on qualifications and experience, and may receive annual incremental increases. NHHS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Employment eligibility verification is required for all new employees.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program.
Medical Assistant Certification with the State of Washington.
Strong computer skills.
Typing accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Urgent care experience.
Previous EMR experience.
Knowledge of HIPAA.
Proficiency in taking patient vital signs.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under physician supervision, evaluate outcomes, and consult with other health team members as needed.
Assist nursing and medical staff with routine examinations and patient treatments.
Provide age-appropriate care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric, and general patient populations, applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
Perform patient care in a manner that promotes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or health care errors.
Support and maintain a culture of safety and quality.
Maintain regulatory requirements and follow nursing and office policies, procedures, and standards.
Communicate patients’ clinical conditions, diagnostic study results, and symptoms to physicians and team members.
Report to work on time and as scheduled, and complete work within designated timelines.
Adhere to the District’s mission, ethics, and goals.
Communicate with patients, guests, and staff in a courteous, respectful, and helpful manner.