Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

PeaceHealth • Bellingham, WA

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About The Position

In collaboration with the healthcare team, the Medical Assistant assists physicians and other providers in delivering patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice. This is a per diem/relief, 0.00 FTE, variable position in pediatrics. The salary range is $25.62–$34.58; the hiring rate depends on factors including education, training, work experience, applicable collective bargaining agreement terms, and seniority.

The role includes preparing patients, examination and treatment rooms, supplies, and equipment; collecting patient histories and vital signs; and providing certain treatments under provider orders. The Medical Assistant may also support scheduling, records management, specimen transport, patient phone screening, and coordination with clinic personnel and departments.

The position requires an eligible Medical Assistant education or apprenticeship pathway, Washington State Medical Assistant certification, and Basic Life Support upon hire. The role involves physical activity and potential exposure to biohazards, body fluids, and airborne particles. For positions below 0.5 FTE, PeaceHealth offers a 403(b) retirement plan for caregiver contributions, wellness benefits, a discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health programs.

Requirements

• Complete an accredited Medical Assistant program; an accredited Medical Office Assistant program that allows the caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam (for example, an associate degree in Allied Health) or a Medical Assistant apprenticeship is also accepted.
• At least 1 year of experience is preferred in a medical office.
• Washington State Medical Assistant certification is required; a State of Washington Medical Assistant–Interim Certified credential is accepted. The caregiver must obtain the Medical Assistant–Certified (Non-Interim) credential within 12 months of issuance of the interim credential.
• Basic Life Support certification is required upon hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific growth, development, and life-stage principles to meet patient needs.
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
• Proficiency with computers and office equipment; familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi-line phone systems, and insurance billing is listed as preferred and required in the posting.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of asepsis principles, if applicable.
• Meet physical requirements including patient handling up to 35 lbs. without assistive equipment, frequently pushing or pulling up to 45 lbs. of force, occasional lifting of non-patient items up to 20 lbs. and frequent lifting up to 5 lbs., fine motor control, and ability to perform hands-on CPR for at least 20 minutes using 100–125 lbs. of force on a seldom or occasional basis.
• Ability to move around the area with frequent sitting and to bend, stoop, squat, reach, and kneel frequently.
• Ability to work around biohazards, body fluids, and airborne particles and complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• Vision and hearing within normal limits, with glasses, contacts, and hearing aids permitted; ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a medical office.
• National Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
• Familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi-line phone systems, and insurance billing.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan for caregiver contributions for positions less than 0.5 FTE.
• Wellness benefits.
• Discount program.
• Expanded EAP and mental health program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree