Confluence Health·Chelan County, Washington
The Medical Assistant Certified will assist the provider and healthcare team by performing clerical and patient-related tasks, including measuring vital signs, administering injections, and managing patient flow during visits. Duties also involve preparing exam rooms, cleaning instruments, and communicating important information between patients and providers.
$22.54 - $35.98 Overview
Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert.
We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities.
Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.
Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts Paid Time Off Generous Retirement Plans Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Gym Membership Discount Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Adoption Assistance Shift Differential For more information on our Benefits & Perks, click here!
$3,000 Sign On Bonus for Certified Medical Assistants!
No experience necessary Must have active MA-C license and be an external applicant.
Requires 1 year commitment to Confluence Health The Medical Assistant Certified will assist the provider and health care team in providing excellent customer service and quality patient care by performing a variety of clerical and patient-related tasks.
Duties may include but are not limited to: injections, measuring patient vital signs (weight, height, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature), managing rooming and patient flow, pre-visit preparation, assist with the patient visit, post-visit duties, informing the provider of schedule changes that impact patient flow.
May assist with front office activities, scheduling tasks and reporting test results as directed by the provider.
Position Reports To: Practice Manager
Greets patients in a prompt and friendly manner and prepares patient for exam; in conjunction with clinical team to maintain timely flow of patients.
Obtains and records appropriate vital signs, per department protocols or guidelines in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Obtains patient medical history and reason for visit; documents accurately, in order to maintain a complete and legally correct medical record.
Administer injections and medications as directed by the provider.
Administer injections and medication as directed by the provider.
Assists in procedures and minor emergencies, as directed by the provider or RN with in the Medical Assistant Certified scope of practice.
Schedules lab, x-ray, and other tests as directed by the provider.
Instructs the patient in routine collection of samples; testing procedures and general requirements by specific depts.
Provides follow-up lab results and callbacks to patients as delegated.
Communicates with patients, relays important information to the provider and provides follow-up to the patient.
Tasks may include contacting the pharmacy with medication orders.
Responsible for maintaining clean exam rooms, cleaning instruments and stocking items for use in the exam and procedure rooms.
Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.
Previous experience as a Medical Assistant in an ambulatory care setting. Basic computer skills.
O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday. F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday. C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.
FLSA: Non-Exempt Hourly/Salary: Hourly Physical Exposures For This Position: Unprotected Heights - No Heat - No Cold - No Mechanical Hazards - No Hazardous Substances - Yes Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes Lighting - Not specified Noise - No Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - Yes Infectious Diseases - Yes
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting program or equivalent, possess an active Medical Assistant Certified (MA-C) license in Washington State, and commit to one year of employment. No prior experience is necessary for external applicants who meet the certification requirements.
Market context
In Washington, support-services roles in healthcare are typically in steady demand because clinics, hospitals, and long-term care settings need staff who can keep patient flow moving and support licensed teams. These positions are competitive when employers want candidates with a high school diploma, LPN, MA, or CNA training, valid Washington licensure, and BLS certification; EKG and arrhythmia training after hire can also be part of the path. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and certification readiness before applying.
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