Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

PeaceHealth • Bellingham, WA

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About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant for a part-time, 0.80 FTE day position in Internal Medicine. 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. The role includes preparing patients and clinical spaces, supporting examinations and procedures, documenting patient information, and helping maintain smooth clinic operations. The salary range is $25.62–$34.58; the hiring rate depends on factors including education, training, work experience, applicable collective bargaining terms, and seniority. A hiring bonus may be available.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, 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 a Medical Assistant apprenticeship.
• At least 1 year of experience.
• Washington State Medical Assistant Certification; a Washington State Medical Assistant–Interim Certified credential is accepted initially. 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 patient needs.
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
• Proficiency using computers and office equipment; familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi-line phone systems, and insurance billing is noted as required 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 perform the physical tasks described, including patient handling, pushing and pulling, CPR, frequent movement and positional changes, and lifting non-patient items.
• Ability to work around biohazards, body fluids, airborne particles, and noise.
• Vision and hearing within normal limits (glasses, contacts, and hearing aids permitted), and ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a medical office.
• National Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination 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 medical supplies and equipment for examinations, procedures, and anesthesia interviews, as applicable.
• Administer injections, apply splints and dressings, and facilitate simple wound management under provider orders.
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Transport specimens, as needed.
• Assist with scheduling patients for tests and initial or follow-up appointments, as needed.
• Maintain patient files, records, and other information, including entering data into the electronic medical record, as needed.
• Screen patients by phone and direct them to appropriate clinical staff or physicians, as needed.
• Collaborate with personnel and departments to ensure 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 and mental health program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree