Medical Assistant - OB GYN

PeaceHealth • Bellingham, WA

15h

About The Position

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. This role is in the OB GYN department and is a full-time, 1.00 FTE, day position.

The Medical Assistant prepares patients and rooms for examinations and treatment, records histories and vital signs as applicable, and sets up and maintains supplies and equipment. Under provider orders, the role may include giving injections, applying splints and dressings, and facilitating simple wound management. The position may also involve sterilizing equipment, transporting specimens, scheduling appointments and tests, maintaining patient records and electronic medical records, and screening calls for clinical staff or physicians. The Medical Assistant collaborates with personnel across departments to support smooth clinic operations and performs other duties as assigned.

The role requires the ability to meet the physical, environmental, and communication demands described in the posting, including patient handling, use of medical equipment, exposure to biohazards and body fluids, and completing tasks in a noisy environment.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program; alternatively, 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.
• Washington State Medical Assistant certification 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 certification upon hire.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific growth, development, and life-stage principles to meet each patient’s 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 stated as preferred in the posting.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of asepsis principles, if applicable.
• Ability to meet physical and environmental requirements, including patient handling, frequent movement and positioning, use of medical equipment, and exposure to biohazards, body fluids, and airborne particles.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in a medical office.
• National Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification preferred for Washington positions.
• Familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi-line phone systems, and insurance billing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and treatment or anesthesia interviews, as applicable.
• 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 treatment supplies and equipment, 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 patient phone calls 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 employee assistance program (EAP) and mental health program.

What This Job Offers

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