MA, Hospital Outpatient Services, Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Summit Pacific Medical Center•Elma, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works as an integral member of the clinic team, supporting health care providers by performing patient care duties that help deliver smooth, efficient, high-quality care and positive patient experiences. The role performs duties within the Medical Assistant scope of practice, follows providers’ orders, helps maintain clinic flow, and supports accurate documentation, referrals, medication and immunization management, and a clean, well-stocked clinical environment. The position is based in Elma, Washington, and is full-time at 1.0 FTE. The stated pay range, depending on experience, is $25.51–$35.60. The Medical Assistant must have a current Washington State Department of Health Medical Assistant certification and licensure. Basic Life Support certification is required within 90 days of hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from an approved certified Medical Assistant program.
Current Washington State Department of Health Medical Assistant certification and licensure.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required within 90 days of hire.
Knowledge of Medical Assistant duties and scope of practice and skill in good patient-care techniques.
Proficiency with current technology, including Microsoft Office products, and ability to learn and effectively use electronic medical records, systems, and equipment.
Working knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation and records.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform varied assignments requiring independent judgment, problem-solving, organization, prioritization, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to cultivate effective working relationships and collaborate with providers, health care professionals, managers, and patients.

Responsibilities

Perform patient care within the Medical Assistant license scope of practice and carry out providers’ orders accurately and promptly.
Facilitate patient flow and clinic operations, communicating apparent wait times to patients, providers, and coworkers.
Assist with treatments and procedures within scope, assemble supplies, and ensure provider-obtained consent when necessary.
Notify patients of test results as directed and requested by providers.
Document presenting complaints, follow rooming procedures, complete vital signs, prepare patients for provider examinations, and maintain current patient health and care information.
Administer immunizations within scope, under supervision of and as ordered by a medical provider; ensure medication documentation is signed by the delegator and Medical Assistant and sent to the Department of Health.
Maintain accurate and timely records and file documents in the electronic health record daily.
Coordinate with referral coordinators and complete referral tasks promptly and accurately.
Perform daily room checks, stock exam rooms, manage sample medications, and check for expired medications monthly.
Document, order, and inventory immunizations accurately and appropriately.
Coordinate with Environmental Services to maintain a neat and clean environment; clean exam tables and countertops and keep cupboards and storage areas orderly.
Consistently follow good infection-control practices.
Participate in ongoing skills training and competency development; senior-level staff may assist in training others.
Support teamwork, positive working relationships, patient and coworker service standards, and the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned.
Adhere to Summit Pacific behavior and patient experience standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines, and act ethically, professionally, respectfully, and collaboratively.