Medical Assistant - Radiation Therapy

PeaceHealth • Bellingham, WA

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About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant for a full-time, 1.00 FTE day position in Radiation Therapy. 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 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.

The role includes preparing patients, rooms, supplies, and equipment for examinations and treatments; taking patient histories and vital signs as applicable; and assisting with injections, splints, dressings, and simple wound management under provider orders. The Medical Assistant may also support appointment scheduling, recordkeeping, specimen transport, patient phone screening, and general clinic operations.

The position requires the ability to perform patient-care duties and work in clinical environments that may involve biohazards, body fluids, airborne particles, and noise. PeaceHealth offers a comprehensive rewards package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with optional additional coverage; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits; and an expanded EAP and mental health program.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program; or completion of an accredited Medical Office Assistant program that allows the caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam (for example, an associate degree in Allied Health); or completion of a Medical Assistant apprenticeship.
• At least one year of experience is listed; experience in a medical office 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 noted as preferred and required in the posting’s skills section.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of asepsis principles, if applicable.
• Ability to perform patient handling, movement, fine motor, and other physical tasks described in the working conditions.
• Vision and hearing within normal limits are required; glasses, contacts, and hearing aids are 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, treatment, or 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 treatment supplies and equipment, including sterilization.
• Transport specimens, as needed.
• Assist with scheduling patients for tests and initial or 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 direct 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 EAP and mental health program.
• A hiring bonus may be available.

What This Job Offers

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