Medical Assistant Registered - Geriatrics
Confluence Health·Chelan County, Washington
Confluence Health·Chelan County, Washington
The Medical Assistant Registered will support providers and the healthcare team by performing clerical and patient-related tasks, focusing on excellent customer service and quality patient care. Key duties include obtaining vital signs, documenting medical history, administering vaccines, managing patient flow, and assisting with various clinical and administrative support functions.
$17.34 - $27.30 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!
The Medical Assistant Registered 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, assisting 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 vaccines as directed by the provider.
Assists in minor emergencies, as directed by the provider or RN with in the Medical Assistant Registered 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 room.
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.
High School diploma or equivalent. Eligible to obtain Medical Assistant Registration (application completed upon hire).
Previous medical experience, such as NAC, EMT. Medical Terminology. Basic computer skills and office experience.
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 possess a High School diploma or equivalent and be eligible to obtain Medical Assistant Registration upon hire. Desired qualifications include previous medical experience such as NAC or EMT, knowledge of Medical Terminology, and basic computer/office skills.
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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