Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports patient care in a primary care or specialty clinic, working under the direction of physicians as part of a collaborative team that may include medical providers, nurses, social workers, behavioral health clinicians, and pharmacists. The role contributes to whole-person, patient-centered care, including attention to social determinants of health. The Medical Assistant prepares patients for office visits and procedures and performs clinical activities such as administering vaccines and medications, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing. The position also provides indirect patient care by responding to patient questions by phone or through the electronic health record, processing medication refills, and arranging follow-up appointments.
Requirements
- Experience as a back-office medical assistant in a clinic setting.
- Completion of a medical assistant program or equivalent experience; or completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces.
- For Oregon positions, completion of either the Basic Oregon Emergency Medical Technician program or the Advanced Oregon Emergency Medical Technician program may meet the education requirement.
- Washington and Oregon: Current American Heart Association-approved CPR certification is required.
- Washington and Oregon: Medical assistant certification must be obtained within one year of hire from AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA.
- Oregon positions: The medical assistant certification requirement may instead be met with a current Oregon Basic or Advanced EMT license and national EMT registration with NREMT.
- Washington positions: Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or Interim Medical Assistant-Certified certification is required, including completion of required Washington State AIDS training. This also applies to employees who float into the role.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience as a back-office medical assistant in a clinic setting is preferred.
- AAMA certification is preferred.
- Certification upon hire is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with patient care under the direction of physicians.
- Prepare patients for office visits and procedures.
- Perform patient care activities, including vaccine and medication administration, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing.
- Provide indirect patient care by phone or through the electronic health record, including answering patient questions, processing medication refills, and scheduling follow-up appointments.
- Use the electronic health record to support efficient care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their families.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Health and wellness programs.
- Paid time off.
- Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
