Medical Assistant - Monroe Primary Care
About The Position
The Medical Assistant assists providers in delivering quality patient care and promoting a culture of safety at EvergreenHealth’s Monroe Primary Care location. The role involves 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. The position also administers intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections as ordered by providers. The role requires efficient use of the electronic medical record (EMR), adherence to appropriate processes for entering and retrieving EMR data, clear oral and written communication, and proficiency with medical terminology. This is a full-time day position, scheduled for 40 hours per week.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent, or applicable coursework 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 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 patients’ 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 and follow 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.
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
- Hiring bonus of up to $5,000 for new EvergreenHealth employees with at least one year of experience
- Hiring bonus of up to $2,500 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
