Hybrid Medical Assistant I or II (Temporary) na HealthPoint Community Health Centers

Salary Range: $21.86 - $34.75 Hourly

Location: HealthPoint Midway 26401 Pacific Highway South, Des Moines, WA 98198

Temporary position - 4 month contract

Would you like to have a career that makes a daily difference in people’s lives? Do you want to be part of a caring, respectful, diverse community? If you answered yes to these questions, keep reading!

HealthPoint is a community-based, community-supported and community-governed network of non-profit health centers dedicated to providing expert, high-quality care to all who need it, regardless of circumstances. Founded in 1971, we believe that the quality of your health care should not depend on how much money you make, what language you speak or what your health is, because everyone deserves great care.

The hiring range for Medical Assistant I is $22.00 - $31.71. The hiring range for Medical Assistant II is $24.50 - $34.75. The full range for this position is $21.86 - $34.75 per hour. Compensation is dependent on skills and experience.

Position Summary:

Responsible for back-office functions including patient preparation, support of health care providers, laboratory procedures and clinic operations in a manner that promotes quality patient care. Act as liaison between the front office and provider to ensure timely and orderly patient flow.

Your contribution to the team includes:

Medical Assistant I

• Room and prepare patients for exams, accurately document patient information into the electronic health record and prepare reports needed for patient care.
• Provide assistance with patient exams, minor surgeries and medical procedures.
• Responsible for adherence to clinical processes and procedures based on Medical Practice Standing Order policies established by HealthPoint.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms, laboratory area and lavatory with supplies.
• Perform in-house lab testing, including but not limited to, venipuncture, hemoglobin, rapid strep, urine chemstrips, blood glucose and pregnancy tests.

Medical Assistant II

• Responsible for lab coverage when necessary and all duties associated with lab coverage (proper labeling and recording of specimens, running controls, completion of control sheets and lab equipment maintenance).
• Provide in-clinic Epic training and shadowing of new Medical Assistant staff, including Medical Assistant I, Lab Medical Assistants and Medical Assistant Extern students.
• Assigned to be the Epic Super User for the medical back office.
• Room and prepare patients for exams including chief complaint and vital signs and request reports needed for patient care.
• Review and update as necessary patient demographic, medical history, social history, pharmacy, allergy, medications, and immunization information.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by a Medical Assistant I or II.

Must have’s you’ll need to be successful:

Medical Assistant I

• Must possess an Active Washington State Medical Assistant Certification or Interim Certification. OR complete MA Registration application at time of hire and successfully complete Interim MA Certification application process within 60 days of date of hire.
• Maintain current certification/licensure as a Medical Assistant in Washington State.
• Ability and willingness to work evening hours and Saturdays.

Medical Assistant II

• Certificate from accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Minimum 6 months Medical Assistant experience and demonstrated leadership.
• Epic EHR experience.
• At time of hire, must possess an Active Washington State Medical Assistant Certification or Interim Certification. Maintain current certification/licensure as a Medical Assistant in Washington State.
• Ability and willingness to work evening hours and Saturdays.

If you know about the following its a plus:

Proficiency in Word, Outlook, and EHR (Epic).

Proof of vaccination for COVID-19 is required, prior to start.  HealthPoint does not accept the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine as proof of vaccination.  If you have received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, we ask that you provide documentation demonstrating proof of an alternate COVID vaccine or vaccine series. All new employees are also required to show proof of immunizations and/or immunity to MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Varicella, annual Influenza and TB QuantiFERON Gold Titer. Additionally, if you work in a HealthPoint clinic, Tdap (within last 10 years) is required. Hepatitis B. is required for clinical employees with potential exposure to blood/blood products. All immunizations are a condition of employment. Upon hire, employees must provide proof of their immunizations and/or immune titer results prior to starting or no later than their fifth (5) business day of employment.

Where to gather your records:

• If you are providing immunizations from an electronic health record, please ensure that you obtain a copy of your full records rather than a screenshot. Each page of your records should include your first and last name, date of birth, and the name of the health system from which the records are pulled.
• If records do not show any data, please seek guidance from your provider for further assistance.
• If you are unable to provide proof as noted above, you can choose to have a lab titer drawn to check immunity or to be re-vaccinated. If you receive vaccination(s) or lab titers, you may obtain them through HealthPoint at no cost to you. This is a great opportunity to get your immunization record up to date at no additional expense.

HealthPoint is committed to offering all employees a competitive compensation package, including benefits and several other perks.

• Washington State Sick and Safe Leave
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match

To learn more about HealthPoint, go to www.healthpointchc.org! #practiceyourpassion

It is the policy of HealthPoint to afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, because of sensory, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity or any other factor protected by local, state or federal law, and to prohibit harassment or retaliation based on any of these factors.