Medical Assistant, Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Summit Pacific Medical Center•Elma, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works as an integral member of the clinic team, supporting health care providers and performing patient care duties to facilitate smooth, efficient, high-quality care and positive patient experiences. The role performs duties within the Medical Assistant scope of practice, follows provider orders, supports patient flow, assists with procedures, maintains accurate records, coordinates referrals, and helps keep clinical areas clean, stocked, and organized. The position is based in Elma, Washington, and works 10-hour shifts within a 40-hour work week. The stated pay range, depending on experience, is $25.51–$35.60. The Medical Assistant is expected to follow Summit Pacific policies, procedures, regulatory guidelines, and patient experience standards, and to act ethically and collaboratively. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, graduation from an approved certified medical assistant program, current Washington State Department of Health Medical Assistant certification and licensure, and Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of 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 techniques of good patient care.
Proficiency with current technology, including Microsoft Office products; ability to learn and 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; 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 develop effective working relationships and collaborate with providers, health care professionals, managers, and patients.
Ability to meet the listed physical activity requirements, including frequent lifting of 10–35 lbs, occasional lifting of more than 35 lbs, frequent pushing or pulling up to 35 lbs, and frequent standing and constant walking and bending/stooping.

Responsibilities

Perform patient care duties within the Medical Assistant license scope of practice and carry out providers’ orders accurately and promptly.
Facilitate patient flow and communicate with patients, providers, and coworkers when wait times occur.
Assist with treatments and procedures within the Medical Assistant scope of practice; assemble supplies and ensure the provider has obtained required consent.
Notify patients of test results as directed and requested by providers.
Document presenting complaints, room patients according to clinic procedures, take vital signs, and prepare patients for provider examinations.
Maintain current patient health and care information and accurate, timely records; file documents in the electronic health record daily.
Administer immunizations within scope of practice, under provider supervision and as ordered; ensure medication administration records are properly signed and submitted to the Department of Health.
Communicate with referral coordinators and complete referral tasks accurately and promptly for consultations, examinations, diagnostics, and procedures.
Perform daily room checks and stock examination rooms with needed supplies.
Manage sample medications and check for expired items monthly.
Document, order, and inventory immunizations accurately and appropriately.
Coordinate with Environmental Services to maintain a clean environment; clean examination tables and countertops and keep cupboards and storage areas orderly.
Consistently apply infection-control practices.
Complete special projects and other related duties as assigned.
Adapt to workplace changes, maintain effective working relationships, provide positive experiences for patients and coworkers, and participate in skills training and competency development.
Perform duties to quality, accuracy, quantity, and timeliness expectations; prioritize work, participate in team activities, and support new team members.
Follow Summit Pacific behavior and patient experience standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines, and act ethically, professionally, respectfully, and collaboratively.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Prescription coverage
Dental insurance, including orthodontia
Vision insurance
Healthcare and daycare flexible spending accounts
Subsidized daycare benefit
Life insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Employer 403(b) retirement match contributions
457 retirement account
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement
Smoking cessation assistance
Employee wellness program
Employee committees
On-site gym for employees
Instructor-led employee fitness classes, including Yoga, Kettlebells, and Bootcamps
On-site walking trails