Medical Assistant Certified - Family Practice

Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation. Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
Paid Time Off
Generous Retirement Plans
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Gym Membership Discount
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Adoption Assistance
Shift Differential

Summary

$3,000 Sign On Bonus for Certified Medical Assistants! No experience necessary. Must have active MA-C license and be an external applicant. Requires 1 year commitment to Confluence Health*

Position

The Medical Assistant Certified will assist the provider and health care team in providing excellent customer service and quality patient care by performing a variety of clerical and patient-related tasks. Duties may include but are not limited to:

• injections
• measuring patient vital signs (weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature)
• managing rooming and patient flow
• pre-visit preparation
• assist with the patient visit
• post-visit duties
• informing the provider of schedule changes that impact patient flow
• may assist with front office activities, scheduling tasks and reporting test results as directed by the provider

Reports To

Practice Manager

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED
• Accredited Medical Assisting program graduate, or enrolled in externship program, OR Medical Assistant Apprentice with completion of the curriculum, passed the CCMA exam, and is awaiting InReach committee consideration to receive Medical Assistant -Certified (CM) Licensure
• Active Medical Assistant Interim (IC) or Medical Assistant - Certified (CM) license through the Washington State Department of Health or Internal Apprentice awaiting licensure
• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant in an ambulatory care setting
• Basic computer skills

Physical/Sensory Demands

• Walking - FSitting/Standing - CReaching: Shoulder Height - OReaching: Above shoulder height - OReaching: Below shoulder height - CClimbing - Not specifiedPulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - FPulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - FPulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - FLifting: 25 pounds or less - FLifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - OLifting: Over 50 pounds - OKneeling - OBending/Stooping/Crouching - FTwisting/Turning - FRepetitive Movement - C

Working Conditions

• Work is performed at a work station and in patient exam rooms, where space may be limited and confined
• Requires a combination of working closely with others
• Hours may be irregular at times; overtime may be required
• Requires working under stressful conditions
• General supervision is provided by the Practice Manager with additional instructions, guidance, and directions provided by the providers with whom the Medical Assistant Certified is working