Medical Assistant Jobs in Parkland, WA

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program; diploma must be presented within 90 days.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPTI) certification.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS) certification.
• One year of recent relevant experience is typical.
• Knowledge of the scope of practice for Medical Assistants in California.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Knowledge of clinical protocols for vital signs and normal values for blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature.
• Knowledge of medical positioning for patients.
• Knowledge of effective teamwork dynamics between front- and back-office staff.
• Sufficient knowledge of medical terminology and English to understand and communicate the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams.
• Perform back-office and patient-related tasks supporting high-quality patient care.
• Help ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department.
• Assist the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen-handling procedures within the scope of practice while preserving specimen integrity.
• Use patient-interaction skills to gain cooperation from patients, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
• Handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines when required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions.