Job Title: Medical Assistant

Job Description

The Medical Assistant will provide medical services with culturally sensitive care. The role involves interacting with a variety of patients from different socioeconomic levels and ethnic groups. You will provide quality healthcare services to the elderly, families, pregnant women, women’s health care, adolescents, and other groups. You will be responsible for following up on patients' messages, preparing patients for medical visits with exams, education, and lab tests, maintaining patient confidence, and keeping patient care information confidential.

Responsibilities

Organizational Responsibilities:

Hold Indigenous values and practices with respect and integrityHold yourself accountable to the highest standard by being resourceful, innovative, creative, and solutions-orientedActively participate in organizational activities with the understanding that success is achieved through teamwork.Recognize that communication is central to the organization’s success and actively champion your words and actions to maintain respect for others, encourage constructive feedback, be open to share laughter and acknowledge differences in skills and opinions, all while keeping others’ best intentions in mind.At this clinic, we refer to our customers as Relatives. Our Relatives come first and deserve the best. Serve the needs of our Relatives first by delivering the highest quality, professional, responsive, and innovative care.

Job Responsibilities

Prepare patients for visits, taking vital signs and confirming the reason for the visit.Perform basic laboratory waive tests.Utilize computer applications, EHR, scheduling, child profile, documentation, and recording information.Assist providers with examinations.Use pulmonary equipment, electrocardiogram, eye tests, and audiometer.Explain procedures and after-visit summary instructions to patients.Keep exam rooms neat and clean and prepare treatment rooms for procedures.Clean and sterilize medical instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.Perform general office duties, including answering emails, returning phone calls, and completing forms/letters for providers.Communicate with providers, co-workers, and patients with respect and cooperation.Arrive on time for scheduled shifts and prepare to perform daily scheduled assignments.Other duties as assigned related to the position.Essential SkillsCurrent Active Washington State Medical Assistant Certification or Registration.Current BLS/CPR/First Aid certification.Successfully complete a background check.Oral and written comprehension, active listening, and speaking skills.Time management, organizational, and critical thinking skills.Ability to work with a variety of providers in appointed and walk-in care.Professional communication and courteous behavior with co-workers and patients at all times.Keep providers informed of patient location and status.Work as a member of the team and aid co-workers.Complete non-patient tasks during slow times, such as messages, callbacks, and mail outs.Perform clinic tasks as assigned, including inventorying, stocking, and ordering supplies.Experience working with the unique healthcare needs and social issues facing American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/AN) and the desire to promote the delivery of appropriate health services.Work Environment

Clinic hours are generally 8AM - 5PM with a 7AM - 6PM shift, Monday through Friday with occasional extra hours for events or to meet deadlines. The Medical Assistant will report directly to the Medical Assistant Supervisor and be a member of the Medical team. The position has no direct reports. The organization utilizes a care team-based model where the Medical Assistant is assigned to a provider, responsible for managing the provider's schedule, anticipating their needs, and directing the flow of the day.

Clinic Locations

We have multiple clinic locations open around the International District, Pioneer Square, and Lake City areas of Seattle, offering diverse work environments and opportunities to serve various communities.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 22, 2025.

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