Medical Assistant - 12hr Days

Comprehensive Healthcare•Kennewick, WA

23h

About The Position

Comprehensive Healthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support for the delivery of clinical services. The role includes work across behavioral health, children and young adult services, crisis intervention, geriatric services, medication and injection administration, venipuncture, and vital signs. The position also supports client intake, education, documentation, laboratory processes, and follow-up. The scheduled hours are Monday through Wednesday, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

Requirements

Current Washington Medical Assistant certification (MA-C).
Valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Food Worker Card.

Responsibilities

Conduct behavioral health groups according to agency guidelines, facilitate participation, follow lesson plans or curricula, and connect material to treatment plan goals.
Apply knowledge of child, youth, and young adult development and behavioral health needs; communicate appropriately and coordinate with families, caregivers, and community supports while addressing confidentiality, consent, and capacity.
Use crisis intervention techniques, screen for safety risks and grave disability, notify the nurse or provider, document and report as required, apply QPRT principles, and implement and document safety plans.
Apply knowledge of aging, neurocognitive disorders, and the effects of medical issues on mental status when working with geriatric clients.
Coordinate with the nurse on shift before injections; use precautions and proper technique, verify medication orders, follow the Five Rights of Medication Administration, dispose of sharps appropriately, and document injections in the MAR and electronic health record.
Administer and document medication according to provider orders and agency policies; observe scope-of-practice and supervision requirements, consult the nurse about PRN decisions and effectiveness, and support clients in taking medication as prescribed.
Complete service notes accurately, respectfully, concisely, and on time, reflecting interventions, client status, progress, and treatment plan goals.
Perform venipuncture according to orders and agency procedures; prepare equipment, use proper precautions and technique, label and dispose of materials appropriately, handle and store samples, and arrange courier pickup as needed.
Measure and document blood pressure, pulse, weight, and height; notify the nurse or provider when results are outside normal limits.
Meet with clients at intake and complete required paperwork other than treatment recommendations and physical assessment.
Complete laboratory slips accurately, assist with client education as directed, obtain prior authorizations, retrieve requested procedure or laboratory results, and follow up as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Training and development, including regular training, support, supervision, and consultation.
Career opportunities across a range of settings, with opportunities for mobility and promotion.
Healthcare coverage for employees and qualified family members.
Vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave.
Access to Employee Assistance Program services.
Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation.
Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation.
Agency-funded life and disability insurance.
Financial incentives to further employee education.
Competitive salaries within the communities and industry.