Medical Assistant - Family Practice

PeaceHealth•Bellingham, WA

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About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant for a per diem/relief, 0.00 FTE day position in 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 salary range is $25.62–$34.58; the hiring rate depends on factors including education, training, work experience, applicable collective bargaining terms, and seniority.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, an accredited Medical Office Assistant program that permits the caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam (such as an associate degree in Allied Health), or a Medical Assistant apprenticeship.
Washington State Medical Assistant Certification is required. A Washington State Medical Assistant–Interim Certified credential is accepted; the caregiver must obtain a non-interim Medical Assistant–Certified credential within 12 months of issuance of the interim credential.
Basic Life Support certification is required upon hire.
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 and listed as required.
Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize multiple tasks.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Understanding of asepsis principles, if applicable.
Ability to perform the described physical tasks, including patient handling, pushing and pulling equipment, CPR, frequent movement and position changes, and lifting.
Ability to work around biohazards, body fluids, airborne particles, and noise.
Vision and hearing within normal limits, with glasses, contacts, and hearing aids permitted, and ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in a medical office.
National Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examination and treatment or, when applicable, an anesthesia interview.
Take and record patient histories and vital signs, as applicable.
Prepare examination and treatment rooms; select, set up, and maintain 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 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 direct them to appropriate clinical staff and/or physicians, as needed.
Collaborate with personnel and departments to support smooth clinic operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.