Medical Assistant - Family Practice *$3,000 Sign-On Bonus*

Company: Providence Health & Services
Location: Walla Walla
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Description Providence is calling a Medical Assistant (MA) (Family Practice, Day Shift, 1.0 FTE) to Providence Medical Group Southeast Washington in Walla Walla, Washington. We are a community of caregivers delivering every day on our Mission to provide compassionate care that is accessible for all - especially those who are poor and vulnerable. $3,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible external candidates who meet all conditions for payment - this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment. In this position you will:

• Perform all duties and passed competency testing/evaluation as required for a Medical Assistant
• Ability to perform all front and back office skills as appropriate to role and certification. (ex: vital signs, set up/assist with minor procedures, EKG, blood pressure, point of care testing, patient authorizations, scheduling, etc.)
• Perform increasingly advanced procedures with validated competencies
• Provide accurate, complete, legible and timely documentation of all procedures performed in the patient's medical record
• Follow correct procedures for handling and disposing of biohazardous, infectious, and pharmaceutical waste
• According to organizational standards, prepare, clean and sterilize, and/or reprocess, instruments (autoclaving) and maintain equipment with validated competencies
• Anticipate and proactively plan for practitioner and patient needs
• Demonstrate a commitment to education and sharing of knowledge. Assist in orientation of new team members and serves as a role model of best practices to others
• Provide open and timely communication and information to patients, families, and practitioners (as appropriate)
• Provide MA administrative and clinical support required to deliver quality patient care via a telehealth or virtual visit platform as an extension of in-clinic services and patient care strategy
• Consistently meet skill based competency expectations established for the organization
• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization and serve as an ambassador for the organization when interfacing with anyone outside the organization
• May float to other clinics Required qualifications for this position include:
  • Graduate of accredited school for medical assistants, or an equivalent combination of coursework, experience/training to qualify to sit for the WA State Certification exam
  • Required upon hire (WA State Only): active MA-C in state of WA
  • Current BLS - Must be AHA accredited
  • 6 monthsHealthcare experience
  • 6 monthsMedical Assistant experience Preferred qualifications for this position include:
    • Graduate of accredited school for medical assistants, or an equivalent combination of coursework, experience/training to qualify to sit for a National Certification exam
    • Preferred upon hire (WA State): Active National certification/registration by AMCA, AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or NAHP as a Medical Assistant About the ministry you will serve. Providence Medical Group is the largest medical group in Walla Walla, serving greater Walla Walla in southeast Washington state. Our internists, family practitioners, specialists and staff strive to create a distinctive health care experience for each patient - one focused on trust, respect, communication and teamwork. About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Requsition ID: P358869 Company: Providence Jobs Job Category: Patient Care (Non-Acute) Job Function: Clinical Care Schedule: Full time Shift: Day Career Track: Clinical Support Department: 3021 FAM MED Address: WA Walla Walla 301 W Poplar St Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

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