Mason General Hospital: Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant.

Mason Health is seeking a 1.0 FTE MA-C 8/hour days shifts, variable days of the week.

This full-time position offers an excellent benefits package, including a zero dollar monthly premium for the employee’s Medical, Dental & Vision and a generous retirement contribution.

Also, an opportunity to become a valued member of our healthcare professional team.Starting wage (for a New MA-C) is $20.54 per hour.Job SummaryThe Medical Assistant serves as an integral member of the clinic team; efficiently performs back office duties including effectively monitoring and managing the flow of patients, greeting and rooming patients, documenting patient histories, preparing exam rooms, and assisting with examinations and procedures.

Works in close partnership with and under the direction of a physician/provider.Essential Duties and Responsibilities1.

Monitors and manages the flow of patients to maximize physician’s time, reduce delays, and facilitate a positive patient experience.2.

Takes initial patient history, accurately documents vital signs and complaints in the patient’s medical record.3.

Prepares the patient and room for examination or procedure by the physician.4.

Assists the physician with examinations and procedures.

Performs phlebotomy and necessary laboratory testing; or prepares specimens and orders outside laboratory testing.

Performs radiological exams and EKG procedures, as ordered by the physician.5.

Cleans patient room after visit and after procedure.

Scrubs, rinses, and places used instruments in disinfectant tray after each patient.

Properly autoclaves instruments, or prepares them to be autoclaved at the hospital.6.

Calls or faxes in prescriptions and handles physician’s call back on patient test results as directed.7.

Monitors and maintains equipment in good working order.

Maintains medical stock, to include obtaining purchase order numbers; and maintains drug and medical supply inventory.8.

Completes all tasks and documentation in an accurate and timely manner.

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Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.Essential Job Function Organizational ResponsibilitiesIn addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to support the Mason Health mission, vision and values; comply with District policies and procedures; and conduct themselves in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner at all times.

Employees are expected to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.Required Education and Experience1.

High school diploma or equivalent.Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations1.

State of Washington certification as Medical Assistant-Registered, Certified or Medical Assistant Phlebotomist2.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.3.

One year of experience working in a physician’s office preferred.Additional requirements for Medical Assistant-Certified:Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.Current State of Washington Medical Assistant-Certified, (CM)Current medical assistant certification through one of the following:American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)American Medical Technologists (AMT)National Health Career Association (NHA)National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)