Medical Assistant Certified - Wenatchee, WA, United States - Confluence Health

Description

We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities.

Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
Generous Retirement Plans
Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Shift Differential
3,000 Sign On Bonus for Certified Medical Assistants
Requires 1 year commitment to Confluence Health

The Medical Assistant Certified will assist the provider and health care team in providing excellent customer service and quality patient care by performing a variety of clerical and patient-related tasks.

May assist with front office activities, scheduling tasks and reporting test results as directed by the provider.

Obtains and records appropriate vital signs, per department protocols or guidelines in the electronic medical record (EMR).
# Obtains patient medical history and reason for visit; documents accurately, in order to maintain a complete and legally correct medical record. Assists in procedures and minor emergencies, as directed by the provider or RN with in the Medical Assistant Certified scope of practice.
# Instructs the patient in routine collection of samples; testing procedures and general requirements by specific depts. Responsible for maintaining clean exam rooms, cleaning instruments and stocking items for use in the exam and procedure rooms.
# Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.
Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is an essential requirement of working at Confluence Health. Religious and medical exemptions will be considered upon request.
High school graduate or GED
Accredited Medical Assisting program graduate, or enrolled in externship program.

Active Medical Assistant Interim (IC) or Medical Assistant - Certified (CM) license through the Washington State Department of Health by start date.

Previous experience as a Medical Assistant in an ambulatory care setting.
Basic computer skills.
O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.
F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.
C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

overtime may be required.

General supervision is provided by the Practice Manager with additional instructions, guidance, and directions provided by the providers with whom the Medical Assistant Certified is working.

Hourly/Salary:
Hourly

Mechanical Hazards - No
Infectious Diseases - Yes