Medical Assistant - Registered or Certified - Island Primary Care, Orcas, Full-Time, Day Shift

Island Health Careers•Eastsound, WA

2d•$20 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Island Health is looking for an experienced Medical Assistant - Certified for our Full-Time Day Shift at our clinic on Orcas Island, WA. Work Schedule: 1.0 FTE/ 40 hours per week Day shift For Information on Employee Benefits Salary Ranges: Medical Assistant - Certified $22.97 - $34.45, Medical Assistant - Registered $20.41 - $30.61 Other Compensation: National Certification Premium Pay - $0.50 Sign-On Bonus - $4,000 for eligible Medical Assistant - Certified Why Choose Island Health? Whether you’re a new grad or experienced in your field and considering a change, we invite you to explore a wide range of careers at Island Health with exceptional benefits including: Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance Paid Time Off Extended Illness Benefit Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Vested Retirement Contribution Flexible Spending Account Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Employee Recognition Events And More!

Requirements

Two (2) years of previous clinical experience in an out-patient Physician practice preferred.
Must maintain current Medical Assistant-Certified or Medical Assistant - Registered credential issued by the WA Department of Health.
Must maintain current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Rooms patients, collects medical data, documents for appropriate visit and assists with the physical exam.
Processes patient situations over the telephone to determine the appropriate medical attention.
Under the direction of Physician or Advanced Practice Clinician, administers vaccines and medications IV, PO, IM, SQ.
Conducts EKG and Spirometry testing.
Under the direction of Physician or Advanced Practice Clinician, administers various tests in CLIA-waived lab, including glucose tests, OGTT, INR, federal and non-federal drug screens, pregnancy tests, TB tests, among others.
Facilitates and manages clinic flow.
Provides direct patient care to patients of all ages.
Facilitates the exchange and coordination of information regarding the patient process.
Consistently utilizes information systems in a confidential and accurate manner.
Acts as a patient advocate through effective communication with patients, family and other staff regarding the patient’s treatment, ordered tests, procedures, medications and hospitalizations.
On behalf of patients, coordinates service between clinic and other healthcare entities, such as insurance and medical referrals, or other public health or social services.
Consistently provides documentation which is legible, pertinent, complete and timely.
Routinely performs record checks as designated according to clinic policies and protocols.
Responsible for safety issues and utilization of resources to provide cost effective, quality care.
Consistently follows clinic policies and procedures.
Consistently utilizes universal body substance isolation protocols and other identified infection control policies/procedures.
Consistently provides appropriate feedback to peers and/or supervisors regarding systems or staff performance issues that affect safe, quality care.
Monitors various inventories, quality assurance requirements, standards, and other patient related needs.
Assists stocking of medical and pharmaceutical supplies; notifies appropriate staff when inventories are low.
Enters data for state-supplied childhood vaccine program.
Assists with documenting oxygen tank checks, checking for outdated supplies and medications.
Documents medical refrigerator temperatures and adjusts when necessary.
Maintains clinical and professional expertise through continuing education.
Employee will function at all times within guidelines established in the Island Hospital HIPAA Compliance Policies and Confidentiality Agreements.
Must have demonstrated ability to interact positively with Administration, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, peers, co-workers, subordinates, patients and visitors.
Must meet regular attendance standard and must stay at or below average sick utilization levels.