Medical Assistant

Company Overview

Shriners Children's is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Job Overview

We currently have an opening for a full time Medical Assistant in our Vancouver, WA facility. The Medical Assistant supports the medical and nursing staff in providing care to infants, toddlers, preschool-age, adolescent, and young adult patients during outpatient clinics by performing routine clerical tasks. Gathers information during the intake process that assists the medical staff in diagnosing and treating patients. Information obtained includes patient history, heights and weights, vitals, allergies, medications, previous procedures, etc. Assists with cast applications and removals.

The pay range for this position is $16.92-$25.38 / hourly. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians, nursing and other health care professional with procedures, the intake and depart processes. Accurately documents findings during he intake process in the EMR.
• Measures, weighs, and obtains vitals and pulse oximetry and accurately documents in the computer. EKG, PFT, and the lab draws as necessary.
• Maintains examination rooms and equipment. Insures that rooms are ready for the next patient.
• Presents a positive customer friendly approach while carrying out all job functions.
• Takes responsibility to ensure that any patient information is not left in visible sight.
• Performs other duties as assigned, such as but not limited to, inventory of supplies and room cleaning, etc.

Note : This is not an all-inclusive list of this job's responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

Preferred