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Medical Assistant Registered - Omak Optometry

Confluence Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Omak, Washington

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant Registered supports providers by performing clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, administering vaccines, and managing patient flow. They also handle clerical duties including scheduling, documenting medical histories, and maintaining clean exam rooms.

Qualifications

You have a High School diploma or equivalent and are eligible to obtain Medical Assistant Registration upon hire. You will be responsible for performing clerical and patient-related tasks, including measuring vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and administering vaccines.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Medical Assistant Registration

injections

measuring patient vital signs

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

vaccines

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Medical Terminology

Basic computer skills

Job Description

Salary Range

$17.34 - $27.30
Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
  • Paid Time Off
  • Generous Retirement Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Gym Membership Discount
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Shift Differential

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Summary

The Medical Assistant Registered will assist the provider and health care team in providing excellent customer service and quality patient care by performing a variety of clerical and patient-related tasks.  Duties may include but are not limited to: injections, measuring patient vital signs (weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature), managing rooming and patient flow, pre-visit preparation, assisting with the patient visit, post-visit duties, informing the provider of schedule changes that impact patient flow. May assist with front office activities, scheduling tasks and reporting test results as directed by the provider.

Position Reports To: Practice Manager


Essential Functions

  1. Greets patients in a prompt and friendly manner and prepares patient for exam; in conjunction with clinical team to maintain timely flow of patients.
  2. Obtains and records appropriate vital signs, per department protocols or guidelines in the electronic medical record (EMR).
  3. Obtains patient medical history and reason for visit, documents accurately, in order to maintain a complete and legally correct medical record.
  4. Administer vaccines as directed by the provider.
  5. Assists in minor emergencies, as directed by the provider or RN with in the Medical Assistant Registered scope of practice.
  6. Schedules lab, x-ray, and other tests as directed by the provider. Instructs the patient in routine collection of samples, testing procedures and general requirements by specific depts. Provides follow-up lab results and callbacks to patients as delegated.
  7. Communicates with patients, relays important information to the provider and provides follow-up to the patient. Tasks may include contacting the pharmacy with medication orders.
  8. Responsible for maintaining clean exam rooms, cleaning instruments and stocking items for use in the exam and procedure room.
  9. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
  10. Other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.
Qualifications

Required:
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Eligible to obtain Medical Assistant Registration (application completed upon hire).

Desired:
  • Previous medical experience, such as NAC, EMT.
  • Medical Terminology.
  • Basic computer skills and office experience.

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.
Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:
  • Walking - F
  • Sitting/Standing - C
  • Reaching: Shoulder Height - O
  • Reaching: Above shoulder height - O
  • Reaching: Below shoulder height - C
  • Climbing - Not specified
  • Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - F
  • Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
  • Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - F
  • Lifting: 25 pounds or less - F
  • Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
  • Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O
  • Carrying: 25 pounds or less - F
  • Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
  • Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
  • Kneeling - O
  • Bending/Stooping/Crouching - F
  • Twisting/Turning - F
  • Repetitive Movement - C
Working Conditions:  
  • Work is performed at a work station and in patient exam rooms, where space may be limited and confined. Requires a combination of working closely with others. Hours may be irregular at times; overtime may be required. Requires working under stressful conditions. General supervision is provided by the Practice Manager with additional instructions, guidance, and directions provided by the providers with whom the Medical Assistant is working.
Job Classification:
  • FLSA: Non-Exempt
  • Hourly/Salary: Hourly
Physical Exposures For This Position:
  • Unprotected Heights - No
  • Heat - No
  • Cold - No
  • Mechanical Hazards - No
  • Hazardous Substances - Yes
  • Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
  • Lighting - Not specified
  • Noise - No
  • Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - Yes
  • Infectious Diseases - Yes

Confluence Health

About Us Confluence Health is an integrated, rural healthcare delivery system with two hospitals, multi-specialty care in more than 30 service lines and primary care in 12 communities across North Central Washington. Our 300+ physicians and 175+ advanced practice clinicians serve an area of approximately 12,000 square miles and cover nearly every corner of the region through specialty outreach. Mission Statement: Local care by and for our community. Our Vision: To serve our community with compassionate care through our dedication to - Enabling joy and pride in our work, - Focusing on local sustainability, - Ensuring access for all, and - Committing to excellent care and service. Core Values: • Our patients are the reason for our being, and their needs will drive all of our actions. • We will treat everyone with dignity, respect and compassion. • We will continue to innovate ways to improve the delivery of excellent, high value care. • We will measure successes and failures and use the results to drive further improvement. • We will be a good neighbor in the communities we serve with donations of time, talent, and capital. • We will be ethical and accountable in all of our decisions and actions.
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