Certified Medical Assistant

Benefits:

• Referral Program
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off

Position: Medical Assistant
Facility: Vera Whole Health
Location: 6700 Fort Dent Way STE 100, Tukwila, WA 98188


Pay range: $23 - $25/hr
Shift expectations: 8-4:30 pm for training (first month), can be flexible after initial training period


Assignment Duration: 13 weeks


Required Qualifications:


· High School diploma or GED required.


· State Licensed Medical Assistant Certification, AAMA preferred


· Phlebotomy certified within 90 days of hire where required.


· Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.


· Minimum 2 years’ experience. Preferred in primary/urgent care.


· 1 month of training


Job Duties:


· Take manual vital signs, record in electronic medical record and perform systems review, perform point of care testing and assist providers with diagnostic tests.


· Administer immunizations, injections, or oral medications as directed by provider or standing order to all age groups.


· Perform point of care testing, assisting providers with diagnostic tests, treatment and therapeutic measures.


· Observe and record patient reaction as necessary.


· Perform phlebotomy, prepare designated lab work and/or specimens as directed by provider or standing order.


· Process lab, swab, specimen.


· Active in routine patient education, self-management teaching under the direction of the provider.


· Track future patient care needs such as preventive exams, completion of outside diagnostic testing and referrals.


· Outreach to patients and specialists to help coordinate referrals, care gap closures, release of records, and overall care. Coordinate care with disease management or case management programs as needed.