Medical Assistant - Woodinville Primary Care

EvergreenHealth•Woodinville, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports providers in delivering quality patient care and promoting a culture of safety at EvergreenHealth’s Woodinville Primary Care location. The role includes welcoming and rooming patients, collecting histories and vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting with examinations, surgical procedures, and diagnostic testing. The Medical Assistant also maintains appropriate sterile conditions and follows Washington State transmission-precaution standards, and administers injections as ordered by providers. The position requires efficient use of the electronic medical record (EMR), clear oral and written communication, current Washington State Medical Assistant certification, an approved current national medical assistant certification, and Healthcare Provider BLS certification by the date of hire. High school graduation or equivalent, or applicable coursework toward the required Washington State certification, is required. Medical terminology proficiency is also required.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent, or applicable coursework to be applied toward obtaining the 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 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 and follow 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.