Medical Assistant Certified - Moses Lake Cardiology

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

Responsibilities

• Greets patients in a prompt and friendly manner and prepares patient for exam;
• Obtains and records appropriate vital signs, per department protocols or guidelines in the electronic medical record (EMR);
• Obtains patient medical history and reason for visit; documents accurately, in order to maintain a complete and legally correct medical record.
• Administers injections and medications as directed by the provider.
• Assists in procedures and minor emergencies, as directed by the provider or RN within the Medical Assistant Certified scope of practice.
• Schedules lab, x-ray, and other tests as directed by the provider.
• Instructs the patient in routine collection of samples; testing procedures and general requirements by specific departments.
• Provides follow-up lab results and callbacks to patients as delegated.
• Communicates with patients, relays important information to the provider and provides follow-up to the patient. Tasks may include contacting the pharmacy with medication orders.
• Maintains clean exam rooms, cleans instruments and stocks items for use in the exam and procedure rooms.
• Tasks may include contacting the pharmacy with medication orders.
• May assist with front office activities, scheduling tasks and reporting test results as directed by the provider.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED
• Accredited Medical Assisting program graduate, or enrolled in externship program
• Active Medical Assistant Interim (IC) or Medical Assistant - Certified (CM) license through the Washington State Department of Health by start date
• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant in an ambulatory care setting
• Basic computer skills