Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

PeaceHealth • Longview, WA

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About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant to support pediatric care in collaboration with the healthcare team. The role assists physicians and providers in delivering patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice. This is a full-time, 0.80 FTE, variable position represented by a collective bargaining agreement. The salary range is $26.92–$36.25, with the hiring rate dependent on factors including education, training, work experience, applicable collective bargaining agreement terms, and seniority. There may be more than one opening.

The Medical Assistant prepares patients, rooms, supplies, and equipment for examinations, treatments, and applicable anesthesia interviews; records patient histories and vital signs; and performs clinical tasks such as injections, applying splints and dressings, and simple wound management under provider orders. The role may also support specimen transport, appointment scheduling, patient records, phone screening, and other clinic operations.

PeaceHealth offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits; and an expanded EAP and mental health program.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program; alternatively, an accredited Medical Office Assistant program that permits the caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam (for example, an associate degree in Allied Health); or completion of a Medical Assistant apprenticeship.
• At least one year of experience is preferred in a medical office.
• Washington State Medical Assistant certification is required. A Washington State Medical Assistant–Interim Certified credential is accepted; the caregiver must obtain the non-interim Medical Assistant–Certified credential within 12 months of issuance of the interim credential.
• Basic Life Support certification is required upon hire.
• Certified Medical Assistant credential is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet patient needs.
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
• Proficiency using computers and office equipment.
• Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of asepsis principles, if applicable.
• Meet the physical requirements described in the posting, including patient handling, fine motor skills, pushing and pulling, CPR performance, movement around the work area, and lifting.

Nice To Haves

• National Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification is preferred.
• Familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi-line phone systems, and insurance billing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment or an anesthesia interview, as applicable.
• Take and record patient histories and vital signs, as applicable.
• Prepare examination and treatment rooms; select, set up, and maintain medical supplies and equipment for examinations, procedures, and applicable anesthesia interviews.
• Give injections, apply splints and dressings, and facilitate simple wound management under provider orders.
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Transport specimens, as needed.
• Assist with scheduling tests and initial and follow-up appointments, as needed.
• Maintain patient files, records, and other information, including entering data into the electronic medical record, as needed.
• Provide phone screening and direct patients to appropriate clinical staff and/or physicians, as needed.
• Collaborate with personnel and departments to support smooth clinic operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, with additional buyup coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• Expanded employee assistance program (EAP) and mental health program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree