Medical Assistant Certified- Per Diem

About the role

A Medical Assistant Certified performs duties requested by healthcare providers as outlined in RCW 18.360, assisting in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a Physician or Mid-Level Provider.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and measure vital signs (pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height), recording information on patient charts.
• Hand instruments and materials to the doctor as directed.
• Clean and sterilize instruments.
• Inventory and order medical supplies and materials.
• Operate electrocardiograph (EKG) and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests or schedule patients for tests with medical facilities.
• Prepare patients for examinations.
• Administer injections or treatments and perform routine laboratory tests.
• Collect previous lab reports, X-rays, chart notes, and old records.
• Maintain up-to-date patient files and key data for patient records.
• Perform venous and capillary invasive procedures for blood withdrawal.
• Administer intradermal (including skin tests), subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections for diagnostic agents as designated in RCW 18.360.05.

Requirements

• Six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be eligible for Health Care Assistant Certification in the State of Washington.
• Must obtain Medical Assistant Certification.
• Must obtain BLS (Basic Life Support) certification within six months of employment.

Pay

Salary range: $24.56–$39.25 per hour.

Schedule

Per Diem, with shifts from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Schedule varies based on employee availability and employer needs.

Benefits

• Additional 10% on base wage in lieu of benefits.
• Paid sick leave accrual at 0.025 hours per hour worked.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).