Medical Assistant (50200)

Quinault Community Health & Quinault Wellness Cent • Aberdeen, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Quinault Community Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our Primary Care and Quick Care clinic in Aberdeen, Washington. At our patient centered, community focused clinic, we provide comprehensive, high-quality healthcare to individuals and families throughout Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties. We believe in preventative care, personalized attention, and building lasting relationships with our patients. The role offers a beautiful location on the Olympic Peninsula, with opportunities for outdoor recreation, and the chance to make a tangible difference in the community. Shift incentives are available for weekend work.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Active Medical Assistant through the Washington State Department of Health.
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS).
• Knowledge of the current medical practices in primary care, mental health and/or addiction medicine.
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and health-related computer software applications.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and PHI requirements.
• Knowledge and skills of common office and administrative procedures, and equipment.
• Ability to work in a cross-culture environment and understand the social and cultural context of the patients.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to effectively establish, maintain, and communicate working relationships with patients, staff, and outside agencies.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program.
• Current or recent Medical Assistant experience in Primary Care.
• Current National Medical Assistant Association Certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical skills within the scope of practice of the Medical Assistant.
• Verifies and corrects patient information by interviewing the patient and recording their medical history.
• Verifies records and converses with patients to allay fear of procedure.
• Takes vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records information in the patients' Electronic Health Record.
• Assists in examination and treatment of patients, performing miscellaneous delegated duties under the direction of the provider.
• Maintains and cleans examination rooms.
• Prepares rooms for provider’s examination of patients.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials.
• Dresses wounds and incisions.
• Obtains authorizations for medications as needed.
• Adheres strictly to the chain of custody in handling collection, samples, and information to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Completes and files all requisite paperwork and documentation accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Cross-trained to assist staff with all other duties when available.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Subscribes to the mission, vision and values.
• Adheres to all QCH and QWC Policies.

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Vision, and Dental coverage (100% covered for employee plans, options to add dependents).
• 100% premiums paid for short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time staff.
• 14 paid holidays.
• Paid annual leave.
• Paid sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees