Medical Assistant - Vascular Surgery

MultiCare Health System
paid time off
United States, Washington, Olympia
408 Lilly Road Northeast (Show on map)
Sep 27, 2024
About Pulse Heart Institute MultiCare's Pulse Heart Institute is a physician led institute with multi-specialty partnership with Cardiothoracic surgery, vascular and cardiovascular service lines. Our team and state-of-the-art programs create a world-class health care organization and the destination center for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care with complex structural heart disease and interventions, advanced heart failure service as well as advanced imaging with cutting edge technologies. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8 hour shifts. 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: Completion of an accredited program for Medical Assistants Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred Why Choose Pulse? Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our caregivers Mission-driven: Together, give people their best life. Pulse Heart Institute makes the complex world of cardiovascular care simple for our patients Award-winning: Chest Pain - MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for several years running. Across the state of Washington, MultiCare hospitals with Pulse units were the facilities to achieve this award in 2024 Employee-centric: MultiCare is consistently ranked among "America's Best Employers by State" by Forbes 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 $24.33 - $35.01 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.