Medical Assistant - Woodinville Primary Care

EvergreenHealth•Woodinville, WA

3d•$26 - $46

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists providers in delivering quality patient care and promoting a culture of safety at Woodinville Primary Care. The role includes greeting and rooming patients, collecting their histories and vital signs, preparing them 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, and administers intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections per provider orders. The role requires efficient use of the electronic medical record (EMR), including following appropriate processes for entering and retrieving data. Candidates must communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, and be proficient with medical terminology. Required credentials include current Washington State Medical Assistant Certification, a current national certification from an accepted organization, and Healthcare Provider BLS certification by the date of hire.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent, or applicable coursework toward obtaining the 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, both orally and in writing.
Ability to use an EMR efficiently and follow appropriate data-entry and retrieval processes.

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 standards.
Take patient histories and vital signs.
Prepare patients for examinations.
Assist providers with examinations, surgical procedures, and diagnostic testing.
Maintain an appropriate sterile environment and adhere to 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.