Medical Assistant - Call and Referral Support (Per Diem)

Pay

Wage Range: $24.91 – $39.85 per hour (MA State Certified) – $27.45 – $43.92 per hour (Nationally Certified). 15% Per Diem Pay.

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About the role

Responsible for assisting providers in delivering quality patient care and promoting a culture of safety.

Responsibilities

• Greets and rooms patients per standard.
• Takes patients' history and vital signs.
• Prepares patients for exam.
• Assists provider with exam/surgical procedures and diagnostic testing.
• Maintains appropriate sterile environment for the clinical procedure or situation, adhering to the Washington State standard for transmission precautions.
• Administers injections (intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular) per provider orders.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent, or applicable coursework to obtain required WA State Medical Assistant Certification.
• Current WA State Medical Assistant Certification.
• Current national certification through one of the following: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologist (AMT), National Healthcareer Association (NHA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.
• Proficiency with medical terminology.

Desired qualifications

• National certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) strongly preferred.
• 1 year of medical assistant experience in a medical office or healthcare setting.

Skills

• Efficient utilization of EMR systems, including entering and retrieving data.
• Clear and effective oral and written communication.