Medical Assistant - Call and Referral Support (Per Diem)

EvergreenHealth • Kirkland, WA

60d

About The Position

Responsible for assisting providers in delivering quality patient care and promoting a culture of safety. The position supports patient visits by greeting and rooming patients, collecting histories and vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, assisting with examinations, surgical procedures and diagnostic testing, maintaining an appropriate sterile environment in accordance with Washington State transmission precautions, and administering injections as ordered by a provider.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent, or applicable coursework toward obtaining required Washington State Medical Assistant Certification.
• Current Washington State Medical Assistant Certification.
• Current national certification through AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT or AMCA.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by the date of hire.
• Proficiency with medical terminology.
• Efficient use of the EMR and ability to follow appropriate processes for entering and retrieving EMR data.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• National certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) is strongly preferred.
• One year of Medical Assistant experience in a medical office or healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Greet and room patients according to standard procedures.
• Take patient histories and vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations.
• Assist providers with examinations, surgical procedures and diagnostic testing.
• Maintain an appropriate sterile environment for clinical procedures or situations, adhering to Washington State transmission precautions.
• Administer intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections according to provider orders.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED