Medical Assistant - Call and Referral Support
About The Position
The Medical Assistant assists providers in delivering quality patient care and promoting a culture of safety. The role includes greeting and rooming patients, collecting patient histories and vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and supporting providers with examinations, surgical procedures, and diagnostic testing. The Medical Assistant also maintains an appropriate sterile environment in accordance with Washington State transmission precautions and administers intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections per provider orders. The position is in Call and Referral Support in Kirkland, Washington, and is full-time, with 40 hours per week during day hours. 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. A current Washington State Medical Assistant Certification, a current national certification from an accepted certifying organization, and Healthcare Provider BLS certification by the date of hire are required. Candidates must also be proficient in medical terminology and have a high school diploma or equivalent, or applicable coursework toward obtaining the required Washington State certification.
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 the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologist (AMT), National Healthcareer Association (NHA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by the date of hire.
- Proficiency with medical terminology.
- Ability to use the EMR efficiently and follow appropriate processes for entering and retrieving data.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively 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 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 precautions.
- Administer intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections according to provider orders.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- On-demand virtual health care.
- Health Savings Account.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution).
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees.
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
- Paid Time Off/Vacation.
- Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave.
- Paid holidays.
- Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance.
- Voluntary identity theft protection.
- Voluntary legal insurance.
- Pay in lieu of benefits premium program.
- Free parking.
- Commuter benefits.
- Up to $5,000 bonus for those new to EvergreenHealth with a minimum of one year of experience.
- Up to $2,500 bonus for new Medical Assistant graduates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
