Medical Assistant - Women's Care (Monroe

EvergreenHealth•Monroe, WA

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports Women's Care providers by assisting with delivery of quality patient care and promoting a culture of safety. The role includes greeting and rooming patients, collecting histories and vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting providers with examinations, surgical procedures, and diagnostic testing. The Medical Assistant maintains an appropriate sterile environment and follows Washington State transmission-precaution standards, administers ordered intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections, and uses the electronic medical record (EMR) efficiently to enter and retrieve information. The position requires current Washington State Medical Assistant Certification, a current national medical assistant certification from an approved organization, 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. One year of medical assistant experience is preferred. The posting provides separate wage ranges for state-certified and nationally certified medical assistants and describes eligibility for hiring bonuses.

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 use the EMR efficiently and follow 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 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, following Washington State transmission-precaution standards.
Administer intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections according to provider orders.
Use the EMR efficiently and follow processes for entering and retrieving data.
Communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.