Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant II

Under the general supervision of the Director of Orthopedic Clinic, the Medical Assistant II assists the physician in the delivery of direct patient care in the outpatient setting. Obtains pre-authorizations and schedules patient appointments for diagnostic testing, assists physician's and physician assistant with patient calls and requests, as well as applying and removing casts as instructed by the physician.

The Medical Assistant II demonstrates professional communication and interpersonal skills, superior organizational skills, and be able to deal effectively with multiple demands.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued they're invaluable. Join our team at Saint Johns Health Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training Graduation from accredited school that includes hands on training in clinical setting for medical assistants. And
• Coursework/Training Graduate of registered medical assistant apprenticeship program including phlebotomy license.
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• Upon hire: Phlebotomy License
• 1 year Medical assistant experience in a hospital or clinic setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Upon hire: National Medical Assistant Certification

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.