Position Title: Certified Medical Assistant - Relocation assistance available! City: Walla Walla State/Territory: US-WA Employment Duration: Full time Offer Relocation: No Excempt Status: Non-exempt ID: 10886 Description:

Family Medical Center is looking for an eager, motivated, and positive Certified Medical Assistant to join our team. Certified Medical Assistants perform various administrative and clinical duties under the direct supervision of a Provider. You will be a crucial part of the patient care team providing communication between patients and physicians and interacting with patients to assist in providing care. As well as work with your provider to maintain patient records, collect test samples, and assist in basic examinations.

We've transformed into a leading community health center. With 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

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What We Offer

• $5,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:
  • At Hire: $1,500.00
  • At 90-Days (3 months): $1,500.00
  • At 180-Days (6 months): $2,000.00
  • Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)
  • Up to $5,000 relocation assistance is available to candidates relocating more than 50 miles (amount is prorated based on FTE)
• $20.24-$29.80/hour (dependent on experience). This role may also be eligible for shift differentials.
• We also offer 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees, including:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • RX
• Additional benefits also include:
  • 24/7 Telemedicine
  • Profit sharing
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays

Essential Functions/Responsibilities/Duties

Maintains patient medical records, updating patient medical history, current status including vital signs, medical treatments and medication provided. Reviews and updates patient immunization records.

Prepares for patient visits. Reviews the patient file, including requests for labs, referrals and correspondence. Verifies and ensures necessary reports are present. Provides updates to Provider team as needed.

Collaborates with Providers to ensure efficiency of schedules and continuity of care. Discusses patients scheduled for the day including pre-visit prep.

Prepares and maintains patient exam rooms, ensuring that appropriate supplies are in the room and that necessary equipment is present and sterilized.

Prepares patient for examinations, explaining medical treatment procedures as needed.

Provides limited education and/or coaching for patients within scope. This includes discharge information and/or responding to follow-up questions. Instructs patients about medication and possible allergic reactions.

Responds to patients' questions and concerns in person and via email exchange. If the question is outside of scope, directs inquiries to appropriate person.

Assists physician during examinations, procedures, treatments, and minor office surgeries.