Medical Assistant-Lakewood Family

Join Our Team At MultiCare

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Urgently hiring! $5,000 sign on bonus for external applicants with 1 year experience and a 2-year commitment. FTE : 1.0 Shift : Day Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 : 30am to 5 : 00pm.

Position Summary The Certified Medical Assistant (MA-C) is an integral part of the Physician / Advanced Practice Provider (APP) office team working under the direction and supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner. Work situations require performance of safe clinical skills within the scope of practice of the MA-C. The MA-C has continuous contact with physicians, APPs, nurses, front office staff, patients and their families / caregivers.

Responsibilities :

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include : Organizing patient flow in collaboration with the front office staff
• Interviewing patients
• Obtaining vital signs
• Assisting patients in preparing for exams or treatments
• Performing specimen collection, including venipuncture
• Administration of medications in compliance with Washington State Department of Health regulations and documented competency
• Relaying instructions / information to patients and their families / caregivers
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include : Sending and receiving of patient medical records
• Facilitating patient referrals
• Preparing forms for patients

Requirements :

Our Values As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare? Belonging : We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees Mission-driven : We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve Market leadership : Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system Employee-centric : Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by State" for several years running Technology : "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row Leading research : MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities Lifestyle : Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn Pay and Benefit Expectations We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off.