medical assistant Shelton, WA
Job description
Certified Medical Assistant Apprentice
Mason Health-Walk-in Clinic is seeking a 1.0 FTE(full-time) MA-C working 10/hour days shifts, variable days of the week.
Non exmept, pay range $22.01 per hour.
Mason Health provides an excellent benefit package to Part-time and Full-time employees, including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement/ Deferred Compensation plans
Mason Health will make employer contributions of 8% of your compensation for each pay period that you contribute at least 5% of your compensation.
- Paid Time Off, accrue up to 8 hours of PTO per bi-weekly pay period
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mental Health & Wellness resources
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Optional or elective benefits include:
- Flexible Spending Account
- Short & Long term disability insurance
The Medical Assistant Apprentice will function in a training capacity, working alongside a mentor while completing their job responsibilities. The Apprentice will assist providers and the care team in the care of patients, promoting a smooth flow of patients through the office and help to create a calm, supportive atmosphere. The Apprentice will only perform set skills that they have completed in their skills lab with a passing grade and are qualified to perform alongside a mentor or coach. These skills will include clinical and clerical duties as necessary to care for patients. They will be required to pay attention to detail and accuracy and conduct all interactions with patients and personnel in a courteous and respectful manner while maintaining confidentiality. The Apprentice is required to conduct all responsibilities consistent with policies, procedures, and in compliance with all applicable laws or mandates relating to patient care and activities.
Organizational Responsibilities
In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to support the Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics mission, vision and values; comply with District policies and procedures; and conduct themselves in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner at all times.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitors and manages the flow of patients to maximize physician’s time, reduce delays, and facilitate a positive patient experience.
- Takes initial patient history, accurately documents vital signs and complaints in the patient’s medical record.
- Prepares the patient and room for examination or procedure by the physician.
- Assists the physician with examinations and procedures. Performs phlebotomy and necessary laboratory testing; or prepares specimens and orders outside laboratory testing. Performs radiological exams and EKG procedures, as ordered by the physician.
- Cleans patient room after visit and after procedure. Scrubs, rinses, and places used instruments in disinfectant tray after each patient. Properly autoclaves instruments, or prepares them to be autoclaved at the hospital.
- Calls or faxes in prescriptions and handles physician’s call back on patient test results as directed.
- Monitors and maintains equipment in good working order. Maintains medical stock, to include obtaining purchase order numbers; and maintains drug and medical supply inventory.
- Completes all tasks and documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
- Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.
- Essential Job Function
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations
- Selected and enrolled in the Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- One year of experience working in a physician’s office preferred.
About Mason General Hospital
CEO: Eric Moll
Revenue: $100 to $500 million (USD)
Size: 501 to 1000 Employees
Type: Hospital
Website: www.masongeneral.com
