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PeaceHealth
Medical Assistant - Sleep Center
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$51,757 / year median in Washington
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Description PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant•Sleep Center for a Per Diem/Relief, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $25.88•$34.85. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting. Job Summary In collaboration with the healthcare team, assists physicians/providers in the delivery of patient care working within the scope of practice for a Medical Assistant. Essential Functions Prepares patients for examination and treatment or anesthesia interview as applicable. Takes and records patient history and vital signs as applicable. Prepares exam and/or treatment rooms; select, setup and maintain medical supplies and equipment for all examinations, procedures and/or anesthesia interview as applicable. Gives injections, applies splints and dressings, and facilitates simple wound management under provider orders. Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization. May transport specimens. May assist in scheduling patients for tests, initial and follow up appointments. May maintain patient files, records, and other information including entry of data into electronic medical record. May provide phone screening of patient to appropriate clinical staff and/or physician. Collaborates with a variety of personnel and departments to ensure smooth clinic operations. Performs other duties as assigned.
State of Washington Medical Assistant•Interim Certified credential accepted. Caregiver must obtain Medical Assistant•Certified (Non-Interim) credential within 12 months of date of issuance of interim credential by the
Qualifications Accredited Program Required:
Medical Assistant or Medical Office Assistant that allows caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam will be considered (e.g. associate degree in Allied Health) orApprenticeship Required:
Medical Assistant Minimum of 1 yearPreferred:
Experience in a medical officeRequired:
WA State MA CertificationWASHINGTON REQUIREMENT ONLY
State of Washington Medical Assistant•certified licensure.State of Washington Medical Assistant•Interim Certified credential accepted. Caregiver must obtain Medical Assistant•Certified (Non-Interim) credential within 12 months of date of issuance of interim credential by the