Medical Assistant - Woodinville Urgent Care (Part-Time)

EvergreenHealth•Woodinville, WA

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports providers in delivering quality patient care and promoting a culture of safety at Woodinville Urgent Care. The role may require occasional relocation to the Monroe location to support staffing needs. The Medical Assistant greets and rooms patients, takes medical histories and vital signs, prepares patients for examinations, and assists providers with examinations, surgical procedures, and diagnostic testing. The position maintains an appropriate sterile environment and follows Washington State transmission-precaution standards. It also administers intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections according to provider orders. The role requires efficient use of the electronic medical record (EMR), including following processes for entering and retrieving data, and clear oral and written communication. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent (or applicable coursework toward required Washington State Medical Assistant Certification), current Washington State Medical Assistant Certification, current national certification from an accepted certifying organization, current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by the date of hire, and proficiency with medical terminology. National AAMA certification and one year of medical assistant experience are preferred.

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 use an EMR efficiently and follow appropriate processes for entering and retrieving data.
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 standard procedures.
Take patients’ histories and vital signs.
Prepare patients for examinations.
Assist providers with examinations, surgical procedures, and diagnostic testing.
Maintain an appropriate sterile environment and adhere 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.
Communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.