Medical Assistant - Neurology

PeaceHealth • Bellingham, WA

5d

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 is a per diem/relief, 0.00 FTE, day position in Neurology.

The role includes preparing patients and exam or treatment spaces, taking patient histories and vital signs as applicable, and supporting examinations and procedures. The Medical Assistant may also help with scheduling, patient records, phone screening, specimen transport, and coordination with other personnel and departments to support clinic operations.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, an eligible accredited Medical Office Assistant program that permits the caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam (such as an associate degree in Allied Health), or a Medical Assistant apprenticeship.
• At least 1 year of experience is preferred; experience in a medical office is preferred.
• Washington State Medical Assistant Certification is required. 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 credential required upon hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific growth, development, and life-stage principles to patient care.
• 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 preferred.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of asepsis principles, if applicable.
• Ability to handle patients weighing no greater than 35 lbs. without assistive equipment or devices.
• Fine motor skills sufficient to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Ability to push or pull up to 45 lbs. of force frequently.
• Ability to perform hands-on CPR for at least 20 minutes using 100–125 lbs. of force; frequency should be seldom or occasional.
• Ability to move around the area with frequent sitting; frequent bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, and kneeling.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently, excluding patient handling.
• Ability to work around biohazards, body fluids, airborne particles, and noise.
• Vision and hearing within normal limits; glasses, contacts, and hearing aids are permitted.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Nice To Haves

• National Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential.
• Experience in a medical office.
• Familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi-line phone systems, and insurance billing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination, treatment, or an anesthesia interview as applicable.
• Take and record patient histories and vital signs as applicable.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms; select, set up, and maintain medical 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 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 a physician as needed.
• Collaborate with personnel and departments to support smooth clinic operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• For positions below 0.5 FTE: 403(b) retirement plan for caregiver contributions, wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree