Certified Medical Assistant/LPN

Description:

Pay Range: $24.00 to $32.00 per hour

This is a non-exempt position that is paid by the hour.

Work Location and Hours of Operations

Northwest Asthma and Allergy – 9725 3rd Ave NE Suite 500, Seattle 98115

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Benefits:

• Medical PPO
• Dental PPO
• Vision
• Employer paid Life and AD&D
• Employer paid LTD
• Profit sharing and 401k plan
• PTO - 21 days accrued per year

About Us Allergies, asthma, and immune diseases can have a drastic effect on an individual’s quality of life. As the largest asthma and allergy practice in Washington State, we are dedicated to providing solutions that improve the quality of life for infants, children, and adults affected by allergy, asthma, sinus disease, eczema, hives, and immune system disorders. For decades, we have been dedicated to providing individually focused care from a team of award-winning Board certified/eligible physicians and highly trained, compassionate support staff.

We are committed to listening carefully and treating each patient with kindness, respect, and courtesy. We apply our specialized knowledge to deliver patient-centered, cost-effective care with compassion and integrity.

Job Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant/LPN assists with clinical operations at our Seattle location to keep patient flow smooth and efficient while providing a high level of patient care. This role works with patients of all ages and assists with rooming patients, collecting vitals, and performing point-of-care testing associated with asthma and allergy care. Our office maintains a supportive and efficient working environment with a 2:1 CMA to provider ratio. Typically, our offices have 1-2 doctors, and each doctor sees between 14-22 patients per day. This structure ensures a balanced workload and allows for high-quality patient care.

Duties:

• Check in patients and record vital signs, medication history, drug allergy verification, review of symptoms list. Conduct preliminary test as appropriate based on the problem list or patient’s presenting symptoms. Enter all data into the EMR system.
• Perform procedures without error in a timely fashion as ordered by the provider.
• Responsible for patient education including but not limited to medications care planning, disease process understanding, environmental controls and device teaching. Document specific take home messages to the patient in the EMR system.
• Take inventory of supplies and re-stock as needed. Maintain sample medications, and printed information for patients.
• Turn exam room to prepare for next patient.

Requirements:

We are seeking a candidate with the following:

• Current Washington State LPN or CMA license
• Must have completed the 7 hours state mandated AIDS/HIV training program.
• CPR/First aid for healthcare professionals card.
• Washington state insured Medical Assistant certification or registration proof.
• Comprehension of EMR/HER recordkeeping system for delivery of healthcare. Prior experience on Athena, Epic, GE or other system is required.
• Self-motivation, empathy, and stellar interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to multitask
• Enthusiasm and desire to participate as a team member and gain a variety of technical skills
• A history of working in an outpatient setting, preferably in asthma/allergy, ENT, pediatric, or dermatology specialty offices

Screening and COVID-19 Considerations:

Employment offers are contingent upon successfully completing the required drug screening and background checks. We no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations for our clinical staff.

It is the policy of NAAC to afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, marital status, military status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other factor protected by local, state or federal law.

Compensation details: 24-32 Hourly Wage

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