MA or LPN - Walk In Clinic
PeaceHealth · Bellingham, WA · 2 wk ago
Healthcare$25.62–$34.58/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Prepares patients for examination and treatment or anesthesia interview as applicable.
- Takes and records patient history and vital signs as applicable.
- Prepares exam and/or treatment rooms; selects, setup and maintains medical supplies and equipment for all examinations, procedures and/or anesthesia interview as applicable.
- Gives injections, applies splints and dressings, and facilitates simple wound management under provider orders.
- Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
- May transport specimens.
- May assist in scheduling patients for tests, initial and follow up appointments.
- May maintain patient files, records, and other information including entry of data into electronic medical record.
- May provide phone screening of the patient to appropriate clinical staff and/or physician.
- Collaborates with a variety of personnel and departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Education: Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant/Medical Office Assistant program, MA Apprenticeship program, or accredited State Board of Nursing LPN program.
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year; Preferred: clinical experience as an LPN or medical office experience as an MA.
- Credentials: Upon hire Washington State MA certification (MA‑C) or LPN licensure; Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross at date of hire; National Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred for MA.
Skills
- 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)
Benefits
PeaceHealth offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package including full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer‑paid life and disability insurance with additional buy‑up coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits; and expanded EAP and mental health program.
Pay
Salary range: $25.62 – $34.58 for Medical Assistant; $28.73 – $43.09 for LPN. Hiring rate depends on education, training, work experience, collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
Schedule
Full‑time, 1.00 FTE, Day shift.