Medical Assistant - Pediatric Urgent Care Clinic
About The Position
Where Kids and Families are Always First MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital is the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington’s South Sound Region dedicated to a comprehensive network of health services for children and adolescents. Our vision is to be the highest quality and safest place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and is supported by nationally recognized services and experience. Mary Bridge Children’s multi-disciplinary approach to care includes pediatric experts for emergency services, inpatient care, and outpatient specialty clinics, all specializing in kids and their unique needs. FTE: 0.01, Shift: Day, Schedule: Variable 12-hour shifts. This per diem Medical Assistant position would primarily support our Pediatric Urgent Care Clinic in Tacoma at James Center, but would also be required to pick up additional shifts and support our Pediatric Urgent Care Clinics in Gig Harbor and Olympia as needed. Additional information about these three clinics can be found here: Tacoma: https://www.marybridge.org/locations/mary-bridge-childrens-urgent-care-tacoma/ Gig Harbor: https://www.marybridge.org/locations/mary-bridge-childrens-urgent-care-gig-harbor/ Olympia: https://www.marybridge.org/locations/mary-bridge-childrens-urgent-care-olympia/ Position Summary The Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C) is an integral part of the Physician/Advanced Practice Provider (APP) office team working under the direction and supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner. Work situations require performance of safe clinical skills within the scope of practice of the MA-C. The MA-C has continuous contact with physicians, APPs, nurses, front office staff, patients and their families/caregivers.
Requirements
- Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C)
- Current BLS certification
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Organizing patient flow in collaboration with the front office staff
- Interviewing patients
- Obtaining vital signs
- Assisting patients in preparing for exams or treatments
- Performing specimen collection, including venipuncture
- Administration of medications in compliance with Washington State Department of Health regulations and documented competency
- Relaying instructions/information to patients and their families/caregivers
- Sending and receiving of patient medical records
- Facilitating patient referrals
- Preparing forms for patients
Benefits
- We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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