Purpose
The Medical Assistant II performs delegated clinical and administrative duties providing direct support to primary care providers and some direct care to patients. Work in partnership and joint accountability with other team members and leadership to achieve Neighborcare Health's Mission, Guiding Principles, Service Commitments, and Goals.
- Eligible for a $5000 sign on bonus
Neighborcare Health offers a robust benefit package including Health, Wellness & Retirement benefits : Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, 18 days of Paid Time Off, 9-Paid Holidays, Retirement with Matching, Life & AD&D, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, & More! This position is eligible for the Staff Referral Program
In this position you will :
Perform duties and responsibilities with excellence, enthusiasm, great service orientation demonstrating courteous behaviors and mannerisms, and by anticipating medical provider's needsMain / VFC CoordinatorDemonstrate flexibility and readily assists other staff members. Maintains a safe and healthy work environments for patients, self and otherPrepare examination and treatment rooms for use by medical providers by cleaning, stocking and arranging supplies, equipment and instrumentsReview and communicate to medical provider's appointment schedule to determine patient visit order and solicits special instructions or requests for the day, greets and escorts patient to examination or treatment room in a respectful, warm and caring manner. Keeps patients, medical providers, and other team members, informed of medical provider's status and / or time delays throughout the dayInterview patient to determine reason for visit; takes patient's vital signs, e.g., blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height and weight; blood draws, immunizations, records information in patient's medical record; and reports findings to appropriate personnel, according to WAC standard requirementsInstruct or assist patient in preparation for scheduled procedures, in a caring and courteous mannerPerform appropriate basic, routine and regular delegated medical functions as directed and within appropriate scope of practice as interred by knowledge, skill level, and Neighborcare Health guidelines (e.g.., vision screening, ear irrigations, hearing tests, hematocrit, tonometry measurements, EKG tests, collecting throat, wound, and sputum specimens, and urine cultures) using appropriate instruments, techniques, and specimen labeling processSupport medical providers performing routine examination and treatment procedures by attending patient during procedures and providing appropriate supplies and instrumentsPerform routine clerical and reception duties, as required, such as, maintaining departmental logs, answering telephones and taking massages, checking in patients, and scheduling patient appointmentsPerform other duties as assigned, such as assisting in orienting and training new staff members, transporting equipment or patient, stocking shelves, taking inventory, ordering suppliesDemonstrate computer literacy for charting and reviewing in NexGen, our electronic medical record systemWorks within scope of practice and according to Neighborcare Health policies. Comply with regulatory requirements and standards of careKey Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities
Required for this job :
Enjoy working at the top of their scope and partnering with patients, providers and the other team membersValue team work, problem solving, engagement and adaptabilityEmbraces change and practices direct communicationAbility to work with individuals of varying ethnicities, socio-economic levels, cultures, and sexual orientationsRequired qualifications
Completed an accredited Medical Assistant programBLS CertificateActive Medical Assistant-Certification or Medical Assistant - Interim status with the Washington State Department of HealthPreferred qualifications
Prior experience as a medical assistantOur Mission The mission of Neighborcare Health is to provide comprehensive health care to families and individuals who have difficulty accessing care; respond with sensitivity to the needs of our culturally diverse patients; and advocate and work with others to improve the overall health status of the communities we serve.
About our Service Commitments Our service commitments were created by staff members, leaders, board members and patients. We use these as a guide and expectation for how we treat our patients and each other. You may learn more about our service commitments here, https : / / neighborcare.org / about-us / service-commitments /
Serving patientsServing each otherA warm welcomeCaringRespectWorking togetherTrusting RelationshipAbout us For 50 years, Neighborcare Health has been caring for our neighbors with essential medical and dental care, counseling, outreach, health education and more in Seattle, Vashon, and our newest dental clinic in Olympia! Our purpose is to improve health by engaging, educating, and empowering people in the communities we serve. We are looking to hire the best talent to support our culturally diverse workplace and community.
Compensation
The wage range for this position is minimum $25.76 up to $35.73 maximum.Compensation will be determined based on years of relevant experience.Union : Yes
Full job description will be provided during the interview process.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $26 - $36
