Medical Assistant
Vera Whole Health · Kirkland, WA · 2 wk ago
Healthcare$23–$35/hrFull-time
How Will You Make An Impact & Requirements
- Take manual vital signs, record in electronic medical record and perform systems review, perform point of care testing and assist providers with diagnostic tests.
- Administer immunizations, injections, or oral medications as directed by provider or standing order to all age groups.
- Perform point of care testing, assisting providers with diagnostic tests, treatment and therapeutic measures.
- Observe and record patient reaction as necessary.
- Process lab, swab, specimen.
- Track future patient care needs such as preventive exams, completion of outside diagnostic testing and referrals.
- Coordinate care with disease management or case management programs as needed.
- Manage patient care /Patient flow throughout the care center.
- Handle multiple phone lines and email correspondence with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- May be required to travel to other sites for coverage or to off-site events for the client.
Position Qualifications/Essential Functions
- Accurately perform QA controls and complete QA documents.
- Utilize principles of safety and infection control, including universal precautions.
- Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping patient care information confidential and in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Maintains patient care information confidentiality and in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Participate in organizational quality improvement guidelines and pertinent government regulations including OSHA and CLIA.
Team Duties
- Prepare for, attend and participate in team meetings and huddles.
- Collaborate in developing team priorities and patient goals & care plans.
- Participate in training, orientation, ongoing competency assessments and continuous learning efforts.
- Work with clinic team to meet client performance targets and metrics for clinic services.
Employee Health Requirements
- Documentation of Hep B vaccination or proof of immunity (titer).
- Documentation of proof of a negative TB test in the last 12 months before start-date.
- We require CPR certification (BLS) pre-hire and ongoing.
- Documentation of annual influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations in compliance with company policy.
Compensation
The posted compensation range represents the national market average. Compensation for roles located in premium or high-cost geographic markets may fall above this range. This position is bonus eligible based on individual and company performance.