Education & Experience:

• Educational Background: Completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
• Experience: Prior experience in a clinical setting is preferred, especially within a Rural Health Clinic

Physical Requirements:

• Mobility: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Lifting: Capability to lift and move items weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Manual Dexterity: Proficiency in handling medical instruments and performing precise clinical tasks

Clinical Duties:

• Patient Preparation: Prepare patients for examinations/procedures by taking vital signs, recording medical histories, and ensuring patient comfort.
• Specimen Collection: Perform phlebotomy and collect other specimens for laboratory testing, ensuring proper labeling and handling.
• Prepare and perform waived lab testing.
• Medication Administration: Administer medications and vaccines as directed by healthcare providers, following safety protocols.
• Assistance During Procedures: Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations and minor surgical procedures.
• Call patients with results from labs and other studies after the provider has reviewed the results.
• Equipment Sterilization: Sterilize medical instruments and maintain cleanliness in examination rooms.
• Document all patient interactions in the electronic medical record.

Administrative Duties:

• Appointment Scheduling: Manage patient appointments, ensuring efficient use of clinic resources.
• Referral Management: takes steps to complete referrals to specialist providers and notifies patient of progress and coordinates with patient to make appointments at specialist provider’s office.
• Medical Records Management: Maintain accurate and confidential electronic health records (EHRs) in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Billing and Coding: Assist with billing processes, including coding for insurance claims and patient billing inquiries.
• Patient Communication: Educate patients on treatment plans, medications, and preventive healthcare practices

Competencies:

• Clinical Proficiency: Competence in clinical procedures and medical terminology.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and basic computer applications.

$24.00-$32.00 per hour DOE
Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Educational Background: Completion of an accredited medical assisting program.
• Experience: Prior experience in a clinical setting is preferred, especially within a Rural Health Clinic.

Licensing & Certifications:

• Preferred: Hold an active Medical Assistant-Certified credential issued by the Washington State Department of Health.
• Medical Assistant- Registered should have a plan to become certified within 6 months of hire date.
• CPR Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Mobility: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Lifting: Capability to lift and move items weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Manual Dexterity: Proficiency in handling medical instruments and performing precise clinical tasks.

Environmental Conditions:

• Clinical Exposure: Regular exposure to infectious agents, chemicals, and biohazardous materials.
• Safety Protocols: Strict adherence to infection control policies and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory.