Medical Assistant - Kenmore Primary Care

EvergreenHealth•Kenmore, WA

6d•$26 - $46

About The Position

The Medical Assistant at Kenmore Primary Care assists providers in delivering quality patient care and promoting a culture of safety. The role includes greeting and rooming patients, collecting medical histories and vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting providers with examinations, surgical procedures, and diagnostic testing. The Medical Assistant also maintains an appropriate sterile environment according to Washington State transmission-precaution standards and administers intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections as ordered by a provider. The position requires efficient use of the electronic medical record (EMR), clear oral and written communication, medical terminology proficiency, current Washington State Medical Assistant certification, an accepted current national certification, and Healthcare Provider BLS certification by the date of hire. A high school diploma or equivalent, or applicable coursework toward the required state certification, is required.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent, or applicable coursework to be applied 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.
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 standards.
Take patients’ 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-precaution standards.
Administer intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections according to provider orders.
Use the EMR efficiently and follow appropriate processes for entering and retrieving data.