Medical Assistant Certified - Geriatrics

Salary Range
$20.00 - $32.00
Overview
Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. 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.
Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
• Shift Differential
• CH Wellness Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Gym Membership Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Retirement Plans

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Summary
$5,000 Sign On Bonus for Certified Medical Assistants!
No experience necessary.
Must have active MA-C license and be an external applicant.

• 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. Duties may include but are not limited to: injections, measuring patient vital signs (weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature), managing rooming and patient flow, pre-visit preparation, assist with the patient visit, post-visit duties, informing the provider of schedule changes that impact patient flow. May assist with front office activities, scheduling tasks and reporting test results as directed by the provider.
Position Reports To: Practice Manager
Essential Functions

• Communicates with patients, relays important information to the provider and provides follow-up to the patient. Tasks may include contacting the pharmacy with medication orders.
• Greets patients in a prompt and friendly manner and prepares patient for exam; in conjunction with clinical team to maintain timely flow of patients.
• Schedules lab, x-ray, and other tests as directed by the provider. Instructs the patient in routine collection of samples; testing procedures and general requirements by specific depts. Provides follow-up lab results and callbacks to patients as delegated.
• Obtains and records appropriate vital signs, per department protocols or guidelines in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Responsible for maintaining clean exam rooms, cleaning instruments and stocking items for use in the exam and procedure rooms.
• Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Administer injections and medication as directed by the provider.
• Obtains patient medical history and reason for visit; documents accurately, in order to maintain a complete and legally correct medical record. Administer injections and medications as directed by the provider.
• Assists in procedures and minor emergencies, as directed by the provider or RN with in the Medical Assistant Certified scope of practice.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.
Position Requirements
Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is an essential requirement of working at Confluence Health. Religious and medical exemptions will be considered upon request.
Qualifications
Required:

• High school graduate or GED
• Active Medical Assistant Interim (IC) or Medical Assistant - Certified (CM) license through the Washington State Department of Health by start date.
• Accredited Medical Assisting program graduate, or enrolled in externship program.

Desired

• Basic computer skills.
• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant in an ambulatory care setting.

Physical/Sensory Demands
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.
Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position

• Reaching: Shoulder Height - O
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching - F
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less - F
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less - F
• Kneeling - O
• Walking - F
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - F
• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - F
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
• Reaching: Below shoulder height - C
• Reaching: Above shoulder height - O
• Repetitive Movement - C
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O
• Sitting/Standing - C
• Climbing - Not specified
• Twisting/Turning - F
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O

Working Conditions
Work is performed at a work station and in patient exam rooms, where space may be limited and confined. Requires a combination of working closely with others. Hours may be irregular at times; overtime may be required. Requires working under stressful conditions. 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.
Job Classification
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Hourly/Salary: Hourly
Physical Exposures For This Position

• Mechanical Hazards - No
• Heat - No
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - Yes
• Unprotected Heights - No
• Noise - No
• Lighting - Not specified
• Cold - No
• Infectious Diseases - Yes
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
• Hazardous Substances - Yes