Medical Assistant - Sleep Center

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Sleep Center on a Per Diem/Relief, Day schedule.

About the Role

In collaboration with the healthcare team, assists physicians/providers in the delivery of patient care working within the scope of practice for a Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination and treatment or anesthesia interview as applicable.
• Takes and records patient history and vital signs as applicable.
• Prepares exam and/or treatment rooms; selects, sets up, and maintains medical supplies and equipment for all examinations, procedures, and/or anesthesia interviews as applicable.
• Gives 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 patients for tests, initial and follow-up appointments.
• May maintain patient files, records, and other information, including entry of data into the electronic medical record.
• May provide phone screening of patients to appropriate clinical staff and/or physician.
• Collaborates with a variety of personnel and departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• DME Facilitation – mask fitting, PAP pressure changes, troubleshooting, scheduling, etc.

Requirements

• Accredited Program: Medical Assistant or Medical Office Assistant that allows caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam (e.g., associate degree in Allied Health) or Apprenticeship: Medical Assistant.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a medical office.
• WA State MA Certification.
• State of Washington Medical Assistant – certified licensure. State of Washington Medical Assistant – Interim Certified credential accepted. Caregiver must obtain Medical Assistant-Certified (Non-Interim) credential within 12 months of date of issuance of interim credential by the State of Washington.
• Basic Life Support Skills upon hire.
• 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 other multi-disciplinary 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.
• Understand the principles of asepsis if applicable.

Working Conditions

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands-on CPR for at least 20 minutes using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA). Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around the area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/stooping/squatting/reaching/kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids, and airborne particles.
• Must be able to 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 job opening is $25.88 – $34.85 per hour. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to 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.
• Discount program.
• Expanded EAP and mental health program.