Medical Assistant

About the role

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

Requirements

• Medical Assistant
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a medical office
• WA State MA Certification

WASHINGTON REQUIREMENT ONLY: State of Washington Medical Assistant – certified licensure or 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.

Skills Demonstrated

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

Department / Location Specific Notes

WASHINGTON: WA MA-C + 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.

Working Conditions

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH)
• Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (e.g., WOW, medical carts)
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA); frequency should be seldom or occasionally
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting
• Bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling frequently
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently
• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles
• Ability to complete tasks in a noisy environment
• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted)
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

Benefits

• Full medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403b retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits and expanded EAP and mental health program