Medical Assistant - Pulmonary

Description

***Sign On Bonus $1,000***

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant - Pulmonary for a Full Time, Day position. Hourly compensation starts at $19.36, more depending on experience.

JOB SUMMARY

In collaboration with the healthcare team, assists physicians/providers in the delivery of patient care working within the scope of practice for a Medical Assistant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares patients for examination and treatment or anesthesia interview as applicable. Takes and records patient history and vital signs as applicable.
• Prepares exam and/or treatment rooms; select, setup and maintain medical supplies and equipment for all examinations, procedures and/or anesthesia interview as applicable.
• Gives injections, applies splints and dressings, and facilitates simple wound management under provider orders.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• May transport specimens.
• May assist in scheduling patients for tests, initial and follow up appointments.
• May maintain patient files, records, and other information including entry of data into electronic medical record.
• May provide phone screening of patient to appropriate clinical staff and/or physician.
• Collaborates with a variety of personnel and departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (required unless otherwise noted)

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant or Medical Office Assistant program is required.
• An approved educational program/course of study that allows caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam will be considered (e.g. Associates degree in Allied Health).

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Minimum of one year of experience in a medical office preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• See below for licensure/certification requirements for each community. When referring to the National Certification requirement below, the following are acceptable in meeting that requirement:
• Certified Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants AAMA
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Clinical Medical Assistant certification through the National Health Career Associates (NHA)
• National Certified Medical Assistant through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) administered by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members.
• Proficiency in the use of computer and office equipment. Familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi-line phone systems and insurance billing preferred.
• Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understand the principles of asepsis if applicable.

COMMUNITY/LOCATION SPECIFIC NOTES

WASHINGTON:

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  State of Washington Medical Assistant –certified licensure required.
• State of Washington Medical Assistant – Interim Certified credential accepted. Caregiver must obtain Medical Assistant- Certified (Non-Interim) credential within 12 months of date of issuance of interim credential by the State of Washington

PHMG – Vancouver:

• 
  Only Washington state licensure required.

Working Conditions

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  Work requires frequent exposure to minor cold, heat, poor ventilation or sharp instruments.
• Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids daily. (Certain locations may)
• Requires the use of a Powered Air Purifying System (PAPR). (Certain locations may)
• Requires the use of an N-95 mask
• Ability to lift objects weighing 80 lbs. or less.
• Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (34-65% of work time).
• Work requires moderate physical exertion from 34 to 65% of the time.

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