Medical Assistant - Urology
EvergreenHealth
Medical Assistant - Urology
EvergreenHealth
Posted 23 days ago
Full Time
Kirkland, Washington
In Person
Smart Summary
The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting providers in delivering quality patient care and fostering a culture of safety within the urology department. Primary duties include greeting patients, taking histories and vital signs, preparing patients for exams, assisting with procedures, and maintaining sterile environments.
We are looking for a responsible Medical Assistant to assist our providers in delivering quality patient care within our Urology department. You should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be a certified Medical Assistant in WA state, with national certification. Strong communication skills and proficiency in EMR systems are essential.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Patient Care
EMR Utilization
Communication
History Taking
Vital Signs
Patient Preparation
Assisting Provider
Surgical Procedures Assistance
Diagnostic Testing
Sterile Environment Maintenance
Transmission Precautions Adherence
Injection Administration
Medical Terminology
Data Entry
Data Retrieval
Clinical Procedure Support
Job Description
Wage Range: $27.45 - $43.92 per hour - Nationally CertifiedBonus: 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.
Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.May commute to Monroe location. Job Summary:
Responsible for assisting providers in delivering quality patient care and promoting a culture of safety.
Primary Duties:
1. Greets and rooms patients per standard.
2. Takes patients history and vital signs.
3. Prepares patients for exam.
4. Assists provider with exam/surgical procedures and diagnostic testing.
5. Maintains appropriate sterile environment for the clinical procedure or situation, adhering to the Washington State standard for transmission precautions.
6. 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
•National certification through the American Associations of Medical Assistants (AAMA) strongly preferred.
•1 year of MA experience in a medical office or healthcare setting.
Benefit Information:
Choices that care for you and your family At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.
- 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
EvergreenHealth
EvergreenHealth, a public hospital district and community-owned health care system established in 1972, offers a breadth of services and programs that is among the most comprehensive in the region. With two hospitals in Kirkland and Monroe and dozens of practices across the region, we serve more than 1 million of our service area in north King and south Snohomish counties, ensuring access close to home and work. Our 1,100+ physicians provide the most advanced and personalized care with more than 80 primary and specialty services, giving all of our patients a highly collaborative, compassionate experience every time they walk through our doors. As a public hospital district, EvergreenHealth’s resources and services are in part funded by our community, which means we are accountable to you and everyone we serve. The community’s support allows us to go beyond clinical care and offer community health outreach, education programs and free services like our Healthline, which connects you with a 24/7 consulting nurse service, health information, appointment scheduling assistance, class registration, and more. For more information, visit: https://www.evergreenhealth.com/
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