Medical Assistant - Sexual and Reproductive Health Program (TLT/SDA)

King County•Various Locations throughout King County, WA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Public Health’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Program seeks a skilled, adaptable, patient-centered Medical Assistant to provide float coverage across four King County clinics in Bellevue (Eastgate), Kent, Auburn, and Federal Way. The position supports high-quality, trauma-informed sexual and reproductive health care for adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds. The clinics provide contraceptive counseling and prescribing, including long-acting reversible contraceptives; pregnancy-options counseling and referrals, including abortion services; sexually transmitted infection testing, diagnosis, and treatment; and HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis management. The Medical Assistant is an integral member of a multidisciplinary care team, working under the clinical direction of an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) and the supervision of a Personal Health Services Supervisor (PHSS) or site manager. Duties include assisting providers during patient visits, coordinating patient flow, performing delegated clinical procedures, conducting screenings and assessments, maintaining health records, and providing patient education. The role also includes specimen collection and processing, vaccine and medication administration, phlebotomy, laboratory testing, scheduling support, care coordination, inventory management, and maintaining a safe and efficient clinical environment. This is a part-time, 0.8 FTE Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) position. The TLT is currently anticipated to last up to one year, with a possibility of extension; its end date may be affected by an unanticipated change in funding. TLT positions are at-will and eligible for benefits. Special Duty Assignments are open to eligible regular King County employees who have completed initial County probation and received supervisor approval. The position may also provide coverage at sister sites throughout King County. Employees must reside in Washington State within a reasonable distance of their King County worksite. The position is non-exempt and overtime-eligible. Typical schedules are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Kent, Auburn, and Federal Way clinics, or Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Eastgate. Clinic assignment and schedule depend on operational needs.

Requirements

Current Medical Assistant certification from the Washington State Department of Health; applicants without this certification will not be considered.
Current BLS CPR certification with AED training is required at the time of hire; CPR/AED Heartsaver courses do not meet the requirement.
Ability to perform basic mathematics accurately, including calculations, fraction and decimal conversions, and graphing anthropometric measurements.
Knowledge of Medical Assistant skills, including phlebotomy, related laboratory and clinical procedures, medical terminology, vital signs, and immunizations.
Knowledge of asepsis and universal precautions, and state and federal laboratory-safety guidelines for handling and disposing of biohazards and specimens.
Ability to engage and educate clients on health care maintenance and prevention.
Effective oral and written communication with clients, coworkers, supervisors, health care providers, and the public, including communicating with non-English-speaking clients using interpreters when necessary.
Ability to collaborate effectively in a team and work with multidisciplinary colleagues and community partners serving racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse populations.
Ability to set priorities rapidly in a changing environment, identify problems, make decisions within the scope of the position, take appropriate action, and seek information when needed.
Ability to multitask successfully in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change and shifting priorities.
Knowledge of health care laws, HIPAA, confidential-information handling, and Child Protective Services mandates.
Familiarity with medical recordkeeping and patient-tracking registries; ability to accurately enter data into computerized systems and proficiency with computer use.
Physical ability and sufficient manual dexterity to perform required health care services, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to relate well to diverse personality types, treat everyone fairly and equitably, listen attentively, and communicate with ease.
Good attendance history and a desire to work with vulnerable populations.
Ability to travel between King County public health locations within a reasonable timeframe.
Ability to bend, lift, reach, stoop, and move objects weighing up to 35 pounds, with or without accommodation.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication, and ability to develop effective working relationships.
Ability to protect the privacy and security of protected health information and adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines, including completing required training and obtaining required immunizations.
Selected candidate must provide proof of BLS/CPR and pass a background investigation; findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant.
Must complete the required job application, supplemental questions, and resume.

Nice To Haves

Sexual and reproductive health or gynecology knowledge, skills, and experience.
Experience interviewing clients to obtain medical, dietary, and social histories.
Experience using the EPIC electronic health record.
Flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to try creative solutions.
Bilingual or bicultural abilities.

Responsibilities

Assist providers with patient care and coordinate clinic flow, including promptly rooming patients.
As directed by an ARNP, perform and process blood draws, administer medications, and collect specimens.
Interview clients and accurately record medical, dietary, and social history, anthropometric measurements, and laboratory results; enter information into electronic health records, tracking systems, and chronic disease registries.
Provide individual and written health education regarding reproductive health, emergency contraception, and pregnancy options, including abortion referrals.
Travel among the four Sexual and Reproductive Health Program clinics as needed and provide coverage for other Medical Assistant absences.
As directed by an ARNP, phone prescriptions to pharmacies, schedule follow-up appointments, and refer patients for specialty or follow-up care as needed.
Monitor, request, stock, and clean clinic supplies; maintain safe and clean examination, treatment, and laboratory areas.
Use clinic practice-management software to schedule, register, and check in patients.
Attend training and respond to clinic emergencies in support of health care providers and emergency personnel.
Perform pre-visit planning and attend huddles; assist with procedures.
Administer vaccines and single-dose medications by oral, subcutaneous, intradermal, intramuscular, and intranasal routes.
Perform Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-waived laboratory tests.
Properly don and doff personal protective equipment (PPE).
Perform other duties as assigned.