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Medical Assistant - Specialty Float Pool

EvergreenHealth, Kirkland, WA, United States


Compensation

Wage Range: $24.91 - $39.85 per hour - MA State Certified
Wage Range: $27.45 - $43.92 per hour - Nationally Certified
Bonus: Up to $5,000 for those new to EvergreenHealth and a minimum of one year of experience.
Bonus: Up to $2,500 for new MA graduates.
$2.00 Float Pool Pay
Job Summary

Responsible for assisting providers in delivering quality patient care and promoting a culture of safety.
Primary Duties

Greets and rooms patients per standard.
Takes patients history and vital signs.
Prepares patients for exam.
Assists provider with exam/surgical procedures and diagnostic testing.
Maintains appropriate sterile environment for the clinical procedure or situation, adhering to the Washington State standard for transmission precautions.
Administers injections (intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular) per provider orders.
Competencies

Must utilize EMR efficiently and follow appropriate processes for entering and retrieving data from EMR.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
License, Certification, Education or Experience

REQUIRED for the position

High School graduate or equivalent or applicable coursework to be applied to obtain required WA State Medical Assistant Certification.
Current WA State Medical Assistant Certification.
Current national certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologist (AMT), National Healthcareer Association (NHA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.
Proficient with medical terminology.
DESIRED for the position

National certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) strongly preferred.
1 year of MA experience in a medical office or healthcare setting.
Benefits

Medical, vision and dental insurance
On-demand virtual health care
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life and disability insurance
Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Paid Time Off/Vacation
Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
Paid holidays
Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
Voluntary identity theft protection
Voluntary legal insurance
Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
Free parking
Commuter benefits

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