Medical Assistant- Palliative Care

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant for a Per Diem/Relief position in Palliative Care.

About the role

The Medical Assistant collaborates with the healthcare team to assist physicians and providers in delivering patient care within the scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination, treatment, or anesthesia interview.
• Takes and records patient history and vital signs.
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms; selects, sets up, and maintains medical supplies and equipment.
• Administers injections, applies splints and dressings, and facilitates simple wound management under provider orders.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• May transport specimens.
• May assist in scheduling patient tests, initial, and follow-up appointments.
• Maintains patient files, records, and other information, including data entry into the electronic medical record.
• May provide phone screening of patients to appropriate clinical staff and/or physicians.
• Collaborates with personnel and departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Accredited Program: Medical Assistant or
• Accredited Program: Medical Office Assistant that allows caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam (e.g., associate degree in Allied Health) or
• Apprenticeship: Medical Assistant

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a medical office (preferred).
• Required: WA State MA Certification. State of Washington Medical Assistant – Interim Certified credential accepted. Must obtain Medical Assistant-Certified (Non-Interim) credential within 12 months of issuance of interim credential.
• Required upon hire: Basic Life Support certification.
• National Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
• Proficiency in the use of computer and office equipment; familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi-line phone systems, and insurance billing preferred.
• Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of the principles of asepsis.

Working Conditions

• Lifting and patient handling: No greater than 35 lbs. without assistive equipment/devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills required for grasping and controlling medical equipment and performing precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. of force (e.g., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands-on CPR for at least 20 minutes using 100-125 lbs. of force (seldom or occasionally).
• Frequent movement, including sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, and kneeling.
• Lifting (non-patient): Up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
• Exposure to biohazards, body fluids, and airborne particles.
• Must complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $25.62 – $34.58 per hour. The hiring rate depends on education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, and seniority.

Benefits

For positions less than 0.5 FTE, PeaceHealth offers:

• 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions.
• Wellness benefits and discount program.
• Expanded EAP and mental health program.