Medical Assistant - Woodinville Primary Care

EvergreenHealth•Woodinville, WA

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists providers in delivering quality patient care and promoting a culture of safety at Woodinville Primary Care. The role includes greeting and rooming patients, collecting histories and vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting providers with examinations, surgical procedures, and diagnostic testing. The Medical Assistant maintains an appropriate sterile environment and follows Washington State transmission-precaution standards, and administers intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections according to provider orders. The position requires efficient use of the electronic medical record (EMR), including following appropriate processes for entering and retrieving data, and clear, effective oral and written communication. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent (or applicable coursework toward required Washington State Medical Assistant Certification), current Washington State Medical Assistant Certification, current certification from an accepted national certifying organization, Healthcare Provider BLS certification by the date of hire, and proficiency with medical terminology. The stated wage range is $26.16–$41.82 per hour; the wage range for a Washington State Certified MA is $28.83–$46.14 per hour. Some positions may offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications, or degrees. Offers are determined by relevant experience, education, and internal equity. Bonuses of up to $10,000 may be available to new EvergreenHealth employees with at least one year of experience, and up to $7,500 may be available to new MA graduates.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent, or applicable coursework to be applied toward obtaining required Washington State Medical Assistant Certification.
Current Washington 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 the date of hire.
Proficiency with medical terminology.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to use the EMR efficiently and follow appropriate data-entry and retrieval processes.

Nice To Haves

National certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) is strongly preferred.
One year of Medical Assistant experience in a medical office or healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Greet and room patients according to standards.
Take patients’ histories and vital signs.
Prepare patients for examinations.
Assist providers with examinations, surgical procedures, and diagnostic testing.
Maintain an appropriate sterile environment for clinical procedures or situations and follow Washington State transmission-precaution standards.
Administer intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections according to provider orders.
Use the EMR efficiently and follow appropriate processes for entering and retrieving data.