Medical Assistant - Call and Referral Support (Per Diem) in Kirkland, Washington at EvergreenHealth

15% Per Diem Pay

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Job Summary:
Responsible for assisting providers in delivering quality patient care and promoting a culture of safety.

Primary Duties:
1. Greets and rooms patients per standard.
2. Takes patients history and vital signs.
3. Prepares patients for exam.
4. Assists provider with exam/surgical procedures and diagnostic testing.
5. Maintains appropriate sterile environment for the clinical procedure or situation, adhering to the Washington State standard for transmission precautions.
6. Administers injections (intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular) per provider orders.

Competencies:
Must utilize EMR efficiently and follow appropriate processes for entering and retrieving data from EMR.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

DESIRED for the position:
National certification through the American Associations of Medical Assistants (AAMA) strongly preferred.
1 year of MA experience in a medical office or healthcare setting.