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Find our Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Medical Director and other advanced practice openings on psdconnect.org.
Find our Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Medical Director and other advanced practice openings on psdconnect.org.
Description:
Providence is calling a Medical Assistant (Gastroenterology) 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:
Greet and prepare patients for the practitioner. Obtain and record vital signs and other appropriate information, such as height, weight, presenting problem, and other medical information
Ensure confirmation of patient identity with each patient encounter
Document all interactions in patient's medical record
Under the delegation of a licensed practitioner and as appropriate per role and certification, obtain specimens, perform required testing, administer medications via oral, topical, otic, ophthalmalogic or inhaled routes; administer vaccines including combination or multi-dose vaccines
Under the delegation of a licensed practitioner, assist or perform point of care tests and clinical procedures as appropriate to scope of role and certification
Reinforce patient education, materials, and lab results (normal); return phone messages; all as directed by the licensed practitioner
Follow correct procedures for handling and disposing of biohazardous, infectious, and pharmaceutical waste
Qualifications:
Required qualifications for this position includes:
Active MA-I, MA-R or MA-C in state of WA upon hire
Active Interim Certification Status (MA-I), incumbent must pass one of the following exams within 180 days of hire: AMCA, AAMA, AMT, NHA, NCCT, or NAHP
Upon hire: Incumbent must obtain MA-R certification within 60 days of being hired
Upon hire: Current BLS – Must be AHA accredited
Medical assisting experience in a clinic setting (0-6 months)
Preferred qualifications for this position includes:
6 months of prior experience providing a high level of customer service in a fast paced environment
6 months of previous experience in a healthcare setting working with an Electronic Health record (EHR)
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.
We offer comprehensive, best-in-class benefits to our caregivers. For more information, visit
https://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefits/
Our Mission
As expressions of God’s healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.
About Us
Providence is a comprehensive not-for-profit network of hospitals, care centers, health plans, physicians, clinics, home health care and services continuing a more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. 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.
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Medical Assistant
Location: Washington-Walla Walla
Req ID: 346843