Medical Assistant
About The Position
Medical Assistants are part of our Nursing Services team and provide varied clinical and administrative support to ensure the delivery of high-quality treatment for our clients. The Medical Assistant will meet with clients prior to their appointments to check vitals, obtain health history and list of current medications, and accurately record this information in the client’s health record. Medical Assistants may also assist with client education, assist with insurance authorizations, and follow up on lab results. This position is part of our nursing services team in Yakima and may provide support to outpatient treatment programs for both youths and adults.
Requirements
- Current certification for Medical Assistant in Washington (MA-C)
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide documentation upon hire or be approved for a qualifying medical or religious exemption prior to starting work
Responsibilities
- Meeting with clients to obtain health history and medications list
- Accurately measuring and recording clients’ vital statistics
- Updating client health records and completing medication reconciliations
- Completing lab slips as needed
- Assisting with client education as directed by medical providers or nurses
- Maintaining urine drug screening for clients and communicating results to clinical staff
- Obtaining prior authorizations from payors
- Accurately completing all clinical documentation in a client-centered manner
Benefits
- Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
- Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
- Access to Employee Assistance Program services
- Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
- Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
- Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
- Financial incentives to further employee education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
