MEDICAL ASSISTANT, REGISTERED

Get to know Summit Pacific Medical Center:
Your trusted partner in Health and Wellness, Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural healthcare clinics, and a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. Our vision is "Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation." Our hospital is unique due to its size and accessibility. We pride ourselves on our ability to give patients quick access to a provider.

• Critical Access Hospital
• 24/7 Emergency Department
• Level II Cardiac Center
• Level III Stroke Center
• Level IV Trauma Care

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About the team:
The Medical Assistant-Registered (MA-R) works under the delegation of a licensed independent practitioner to perform duties as directed to assist in providing basic patient care to assigned patients in conjunction with MA-C personnel. Basic patient care needs will be met through both administrative and clinical duties while working as an integral member of the care team.
Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior MA-R experience preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registration:

• Current Washington State Department of Health Medical Assistant-Registered Licensure or applied within two weeks of employment.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required within 90 days of hire.

Job Specific Duties:

• Performs patient care within the MA-R scope of practice. Carries out providers' orders accurately and in a timely manner. Facilitates patient flow to ensure optimize clinic operations and patient experience. If wait times are apparent, communicates to patients, providers, and coworkers.
• Documents presenting complaint; follows clinic policies and procedures for rooming patient and completing vital signs. Prepares patients for provider's exam. Maintains current information on the patient's health/care status in the MA/Nurse note area of the EMR without making changes to Allergies, Medication, Health, Surgical or Family History.
• Maintains accurate and timely records. Files documents in the electronic health record daily. Disperse incoming paper patient records to the appropriate provider. Perform faxing duties as needed.
• Performs daily room checks and stocks exam rooms with all needed supplies.
• Performs point of care controls.
• Assists with treatments and procedures within MA-R scope of practice. Assembles all needed supplies.
• Coordinates with Environmental Services to maintain a neat and clean environment. Cleans exam tables and countertops and maintains cupboards and storage areas in good order. Consistently performs and demonstrates good infection control practices in all aspects of daily work.
• Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.

This is a union position with a pay range of $17.51 - $24.44 per hour, depending on experience.
BENEFITS:
Our uniquely designed benefits are here to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security!
We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
Benefits offered by SPMC:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental (including Orthodontia)
• Vision
• Healthcare FSA and daycare FSA
• Daycare subsidized benefit
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Generous employer 403b match contributions for retirement
• 457 retirement account for additional funds
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Smoking Cessation Assistance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Committees to participate in such as Spirit Team
• Beautiful on-site gym for employees
• Instructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and Bootcamps
• Walking trails on site