Medical Assistant - Infectious Disease

Join Us 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 licensed MA-C experience and a 2-year commitment. FTE : 1.0, Shift : Days, Schedule : Days

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. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $24.58 - $35.36 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to : skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and / or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

MultiCare is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran.