Medical Assistant – C

Position: Medical Assistant – C (Grant Funded)
Salary Range: $4,324.00 – $5,796.00/month; Starting Salary DOQ, DOE
Location: Community Health Department

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Full Time Benefits Include: • County pays $1,550 per month towards medical, dental, vision, life insurance and employee assistance program for employee and eligible family members • Retirement: Walla Walla County full time employees are eligible for Washington State Department of Retirement Services (DRS) • HRA Veba account: Employer contribution may apply • Wellness program • Access to MetLife Pet Insurance • Deferred compensation plans offered • Twelve paid holidays annually • Vacation accrual based on seniority (see Union Contract) • Benefited employees shall accrue sick leave benefits at the percentage rate of hours worked per week, to a maximum of eight (8) hours earned per month based on a forty (40) hour workweek but not less than one (1) hour per every forty (40) hours worked per County Policy 30.05.0

Brief Duties and Responsibilities: Performs administrative duties, point of care testing and initial assessments, and health education providing linkage to resources related to communicable diseases and other clinical areas. This position will work collaboratively with professional groups, providers and other agencies and community members. Coordinates contractors and orients them to our local policies and procedures. Assists Population Heath Manager and Lead Community Health Nurse with revising and improving clinical outreach regularly. Receive, process and depot vaccines/medications following policies and procedures. Work may include hosting off-site mobile vaccine clinics for childhood and adult vaccine programs. Ensure all medical documentation is entered correctly into the appropriate websites following Department of Health (DOH) guidelines.

Working Environment/Physical Abilities: Work will be performed both inside and outside the Department of Community Health and within the county at large. Requires manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate a personal computer and peripherals. Requires the ability to drive an automobile, fly in an airplane and travel as required. Requires the ability to lift and carry 35 pounds. Requires sufficient hearing and speech ability to communicate verbally. Required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing mandatory training. Required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal law.

Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in closely related field strongly preferred, high school diploma, certification and medical assisting experience required OR a combination of education and experience management deems to meet the qualifications for the position. Training in interpersonal skills including effective communications. OR One academic year of formal education at the post-secondary level at an accredited medical assisting school or the equivalent.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES amp; OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must successfully pass a background check and a driving record check. Maintain a current driver’s license and vehicle insurance. Must be vaccinated per the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Provide documentation of immunization status, proof of immunity to vaccine preventable diseases and participate in the employee health program. Must have Medical Assistant–C with Washington Department of Health in good standing. BLS-CPR for Healthcare Providers with one year vaccine or clinic experience.