Medical Assistant

Peace Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Variable position. The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $24.99 – $33.73. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

In collaboration with the healthcare team, assists physicians/providers in the delivery of patient care working within the scope of practice for a Medical Assistant.

• Prepares patients for examination and treatment or anesthesia interview as applicable. Takes and records patient history and vital signs as applicable.
• Gives injections, applies splints and dressings, and facilitates simple wound management under provider orders.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatment, including sterilization.
• May transport specimens.
• May assist in scheduling patients for test, initial and follow up and appointments.
• May maintain patient files, records, and other information including entry of data into electronic medical record.
• May provide phone screening of patient to appropriate clinical staff or physician.

• Accredited Program
  
  Required:
  
  Medical Assistant or Medical Office Assistant that allows caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam will be considered (e.g., associate degree in Allied Health) or
• Apprenticeship
  
  Required:
  
  Medical Assistant.
• Minimum of 1 year Preferred:
  Experience in a medical office.

• Required:
  
  National Medical Assistant Certification. Acceptable certifications include Certified Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA);
  Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT);
  Clinical Medical Assistant certification through the National Health Career Associates (NHA);
  National Certified Medical Assistant through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT);
  Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) administered by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA);
  Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Allied Health (AAH);
  Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant administered by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHPUSA) and
• Required:
  
  Upon Hire Basic Life Support.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs. (Required)
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality. (Required)
• Ability to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members. (Required)
• Proficiency in the use of computer and office equipment. Familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi-line phone systems and insurance billing preferred. (Required)
• Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize multiple tasks. (Required)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. (Required)
• Understand the principles of asepsis if applicable. (Required)

• For clinic locations where caregiver will be performing both Medical Assistant and Diagnostic Technician functions:
  Must meet qualifications and perform essential functions of Diagnostic Technician job profile in addition to those for the Medical Assistant.
• WASHINGTON:
  State of Washington Medical Assistant – certified licensure required.
• State of Washington Medical Assistant – Interim Certified credential accepted. Caregiver must obtain Medical Assistant
  - Certified (Non-Interim) credential within 12 months of date of issuance of interim credential by the State of Washington.
• National Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred.
• PHMG – Primary Care Medical Home:
  Uses decision support functions of EHR in tandem with standing order/protocols to manage patient populations;
  Assists provider in documenting details of patient encounter, order tests and referrals.
• PHMG – V Trauma SW:
  Manages providers’ schedules for call shifts, clinic times and meetings;
  Arrange cases and clinic appointments to assure maximum effectiveness of surgeon and PA;
  Schedules post-op and follow-ups for surgical and trauma patients;
  Completes surgery…