Certified Medical Assistant

Job Brief Certified Medical Assistant Walla Walla, WA Employment duration: Full time Exempt Status: Non-exempt Offer Relocation?: No ID: 10887 Family Medical Center is looking for an eager, motivated, and positive Certified Medical Assistant to join our team. Certified Medical Assistants perform various administrative and clinical duties under the direct supervision of a Provider. You will be a crucial part of the patient care team providing communication between patients and physicians and interacting with patients to assist in providing care. As well as work with your provider to maintain patient records, collect test samples, and assist in basic examinations. This is a 40 hours/week position. What we offer Sign-on bonus of $4,000 in first paycheck and $1,000 at 12 months of employment. $19-$24/hour (dependent on experience). This role may also be eligible for shift differentials. We also offer 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees including: Medical Dental Vision RX Additional benefits also include: 24/7 Telemedicine Profit sharing 403(b) retirement plan Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Essential Functions/Responsibilities/Duties Maintains patient medical records, updating patient medical history, current status including vital signs, medical treatments and medication provided. Reviews and updates patient immunization records. Prepares 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. Collaborates with Providers to ensure efficiency of schedules and continuity of care. Discusses patients scheduled for the day including pre-visit prep. Prepares and maintains patient exam rooms, ensuring that appropriate supplies are in the room and that necessary equipment is present and sterilized. Prepares patient for examinations, explaining medical treatment procedures as needed. Provides 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. Responds to patientsxe2x80x99 questions and concerns in person and via email exchange. If the question is outside of scope, directs inquiries to appropriate person. Assists physician during examinations, procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries. Anticipates Providersxe2x80x99 needs and manages Providersxe2x80x99 requests. Collects 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). Prepares and administers medication as directed by a physician. Performs other duties as assigned. Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements. Qualifications Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED that is accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency approved by the US Department of Education is required. Graduation from a medical assisting training program (may be a one-year certificate/diploma program or a two-year Associate Degree program) that is accredited by either the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). This training program must be comprised of at least 720 hours of medical assistant training, including at least 160 hours in a clinical externship Experience: One yearxe2x80x99s experience as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred. Professional Licenses/Certificates/Registration: Current CPR certification required within 90 days of hire. Certifications must be maintained and remain current. Must have Medical Assistant Certification or Medical Assistant interim certification from the WA State Department of Health. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Bilingual (English/Spanish) required. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate at level 10 on the language proficiency scale to receive bilingual differential pay. Medical knowledge to understand the theories, reasons and technical aspects of medicine. Strong people skills to handle different personalities, backgrounds and personal situations. Strong multi-tasking ability to handle the variety and pace of work. Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Epic and EMR. About YVFWC We serve more than 197,000 patients across 28 medical clinics, 15 dental clinics, 11 pharmacies, and 49 program sites in two states. We are Level 3 Certified as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). With integrated services including medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, primary care nutritional counseling, autism screening, and primary care behavioral health, YVFWCxe2x80x99s patient-centered model of care offers patients the full spectrum of care and shelter assistance, energy assistance, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling and testing, home visits, and four mobile medical/dental clinics. Working at YVFWC Working in our organization means being the passionate champion for those who have no voice. It means having the opportunity to work with underserved populations and with peers committed to the same work. At Farm Workers Clinic We will consistently trust one another to work for the common good. We will foster integrity by demonstrating ethical behavior and insisting on doing what we say we will do. We will demonstrate transparency by being candid and truthful no matter the risk. We will create partnerships to strengthen ourselves and our community. We will fight for just treatment for all individuals. We will let joy in. We have the courage to be an agent of change and refuse anything short of excellence. Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal opportunity employment.