Medical Assistant-Registered, Ophthalmology

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate competency and perform only the medical tasks listed on the current Healthcare Practitioner Endorsement under the supervision of a healthcare practitioner as defined in RCW 18.360.010.
• Perform duties delegated by and under the supervision of a healthcare practitioner in accordance with RCW 18.360.050 (4).
• Maintain medication and immunization records.
• Screens and follows up on test results as directed by a health care practitioner.
• Perform diagnostic testing and electrocardiography.
• Waive laboratory testing under the federal clinical laboratory improvement amendments.
• Administer eye drops, topical ointments, and vaccines, including combination or multidose vaccines.
• Medication administration according to a written order from the Healthcare Practitioner for drugs that are:
  • Administered only by unit or single dosage, or by a dosage calculated and verified by a health care practitioner.
  • Limited to legend drugs, vaccines, and Schedule III through V controlled substances as authorized by a health care practitioner under the scope of his or her license.
  • Administer medication for intramuscular injections.
  • Administer intramuscular injections for diagnostic or therapeutic agents under the immediate supervision of the Healthcare Practitioner only minimum established standards are met.

  Education Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent.
  • A graduate of an accredited school for medical assistants, or an equivalent combination of coursework, experience/training.

  Training & Experience

  • 1 year - Medical assistant experience in a clinic setting.

  Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Requirements

  • Submission of the Medical Assistant – Registered Healthcare Practitioner Endorsement with the Washington Department of Health within 7 days of the start date.
  • Copies of Healthcare Practitioner Endorsement to Human Resources.
  • Active Washington Medical Assistant Registration within 60 days of hire.
  • Completion of all assigned unit/department specific checklists, including applicable CLIA competencies, supervised by a Healthcare Practitioner within 60 days of hire.
  • Copies of all checklists and competencies to Human Resources.
  • Current BLS certification required.

  Benefit Information and Wage Transparancy

  WhidbeyHealth Employees who work a 0.6 FTE or higher are categorized as, “benefit eligible”. Click here for benefit information. Wage Range: $20.265 - $38.692.