Medical Assistant Jobs in Parkland, WA

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, and at least six months of direct related experience and/or training in clinical aspects of the job, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant.
• Current CPR and infant CPR certification.
• First aid and PIAB training.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Excellent customer service skills and strong computer literacy.
• Comfort interacting with a diverse range of individuals, including people with mental health and substance use challenges.
• Complete required training annually.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a medical field preferred.
• Previous experience working in a clinic or healthcare environment strongly preferred.
• Ability to converse with patients and visitors in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nurses in providing care to clinic patients.
• Record and update patient medical histories and contact information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform standard care procedures, including drawing blood, checking vital signs, and collecting laboratory samples.
• Maintain communication with the Clinic Coordinator.
• Participate in scheduled training and meetings as necessary.
• Maintain patient medical records and complete appropriate documentation.
• Interact professionally and personably with clinic guests in a nonjudgmental manner.
• Safeguard patients’ protected health information (PHI).
• Notify an appropriate supervisor and/or manager of critical incidents or emergencies.
• Assist with data entry for reporting requirements, including handling patient-identifying data.
• Assist the Clinic Coordinator, physicians, and other staff with miscellaneous tasks.
• Follow professional standards, work rules, policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Assist other departments with miscellaneous tasks.
• Observe and report safety concerns, activities, security breaches, and incidents, helping protect client property and personnel.
• Preserve order and, as appropriate, enforce regulations and directives in accordance with Santa Maria Hostel policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.