Certified Medical Assistant - Clinic - Req#

• Location 803 E Lincoln Ave,Sunnyside, WA, 98944,United States
• Base Pay $21.00 - $31.26 / Hour
• Job Category Certified Medical Assistant
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

• Name Human Resources
• Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io

About Astria

The AstriaHealth system, headquartered in the heart of the state of Washington’s wine country in the beautiful Yakima Valley, is the largest non-profit healthcare system based in Eastern Washington.AstriaHealth is the parent non-profit organization ofAstriaSunnyside Hospital andAstriaToppenishHospital and delivers care throughout the Valley through itsAstriaHealth Hospitals and itsAstriaAmbulatory Care model focused on delivering the highest level of ambulatory and outpatient care in convenient locations in both the Lower and Upper Yakima Valley.AstriaAmbulatory Care is designed to meet the changing lifestyles and diverse needs of those living and working throughout the region.

Across our healthcare network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers and opportunities for growth and safe workplaces. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, marketing, or our clinical services in any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for providing exceptional healthcare to our communities motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion, we want to hear from you.

Our operating principles define how we come together as a team to do our work. They reflect Astria Health’s unique view on what’s important and right - being a leader in providing innovative, exceptional rural healthcare solutions with kindness and dignity. Documenting this core aspect of our culture helps employees make good decisions independently, cultivate trust through accountability, and go beyond the expected. We believe in continuously escalating the bar for talent and performance because we are obsessed with a commitment to excellence and patient care. It also helps candidates consider career opportunities and evaluate whether they will thrive at Astria Health.

Astria Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team! This position is located in Sunnyside at our Astria Health Center.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

What you get to do every day!

As the Certified Medical Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a registered nurse or provider, and general clinical duties. You will:

• Maintain patient medical records, updating patient medical history, current status including vital signs, medical treatments and medication provided. Reviews and updates patient immunization records.
• Prepare for patient visits. Reviews the patient file, including requests for labs, referrals and correspondence. Verifies and ensures necessary reports are present. Provides updates to Provider team as needed.
• Collaborate with Providers to ensure efficiency of schedules and continuity of care. Discusses patients scheduled for the day including pre-visit prep.
• Prepare and maintains patient exam rooms, ensuring that appropriate supplies are in the room and that necessary equipment is present and sterilized.
• Prepare patient for examinations, explaining medical treatment procedures as needed.
• Provide limited education and/or coaching for patients within scope. This includes discharge information and/or responding to follow-up questions. Instructs patients about medication and possible allergic reactions.
• Respond to patients’ questions and concerns in person and via email exchange. If the question is outside of scope, directs inquiries to appropriate person.
• Assist physician during examinations, procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries.
• Anticipate Providers’ needs and manages Providers’ requests.
• Collect and prepares laboratory specimens. Completes screenings. Collects and reviews patient data per protocol. Follows up on test results as directed by healthcare Providers. Documents specimens collected and results in electronic medical record (EMR).
• Prepare and administers medication as directed by a physician.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries.
• Adhere to the core values and standards of the organization

Requirements

• Current Washington State Medical Assistant – Certified license (OR)
• Current Washington State Medical Assistant – Registered with a Current Washington State Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification
• Basic Cardiac Life support certification.
• Oral and written fluency in the English language

This position is identified as a safety-sensitive position for which impairment while on the job would present a substantial risk of death.As a condition of employment, you will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Summary

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental, and retirement benefits, and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive compensation range for candidates hired into each position. Pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. This position is not associated with a union contract.

Astria Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer!

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative Action (AA) employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics.

Astria Health employees must adhere to the Company’s security policies and Code of Ethics.

Individuals needing accommodation in the application and testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io, at least two days before the need.