What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant (Certified) position at Puyallup Tribal Health Authority?
Description
Position Close Date: Open Until Filled
“It is the mission of the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority to provide quality healthcare and promote wellness in a culturally appropriate manner.”
We offer an outstanding workplace, competitive market-based salary, and benefits packages including:
- Monday – Friday schedule
- Medical/Dental/Vision benefits – monthly premiums paid 100% for employees
- 18 annual paid holidays
- Generous paid sick and vacation accruals
- 401(k) with annual profit sharing
- Life & AD&D insurance coverage
- PTHA is an approved loan repayment site for various programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Excellent work/home life balance
GENERAL FUNCTION: The Medical Assistant (Certified/MA-C) will assist physicians and nursing staff in the preparation for and delivery of patient examinations and treatment. Provide administrative support to the Medical Clinic as required.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Prepare patients of all ages for examinations and treatment.
- Take patient histories and vital signs, perform audiograms, vision checks, and ECGs, administer medications and immunizations, and obtain necessary specimens.
- Perform procedures and administration of medications/diagnostic agents as delegated.
- Provide general nursing care in collaboration with physicians and nursing staff on a daily basis.
- Prepare exam and treatment rooms with appropriate supplies on a weekly basis. Clean and properly package instruments for sterilization daily as necessary.
- Assist in coordinating patient flow throughout the clinic and escort patients daily.
- Provide patient file maintenance, medical faxing and copying, and project support as needed.
- Provide staff administrative support and back-up including answering phones, receptionist duties, typing, filing, appointment scheduling, and mail distribution as needed.
- Prioritize incoming phone calls and ensure patient concerns are addressed within 2 business days.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants
- Must have a current Medical Assistant Certified (MA-C / CMA) license with the State of Washington
- Three (3) years of experience as a Medical Assistant, working in family medicine, with patients of all ages.
- Current BLS certification required
- Experience working with an Electronic Health Records systems
Salary : $21 - $32
