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Description

The Medical Assistant will provide medical services with culturally sensitive care. Interact with a variety of patients for socioeconomic levels and ethnic groups. Provide quality healthcare services to the elderly, families, pregnant women, women’s health care, adolescents and other groups. Follow-up on patient’s messages. Prepare patients for medical visits, with exams, education, and lab test. Maintain patient confidence and keep patient care information confidential.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for visit, taking vital signs and confirming reason for visit.

• Perform basic laboratory waive tests.

• Knowledge of computer applications, EHR, scheduling, child profile, documentation and recording information.

• Assist providers with examination.

• Knowledge of pulmonary equipment, electrocardiogram, Snellen eye tests and audiometer.

• Explain procedures and after visit summary instructions to the patient.

• Keep exam rooms neat and clean and prepare treatment room for procedures.

• Clean and sterilize medical instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.

• Perform general office duties answering e-mail messages, return phone calls and complete forms/letters for the provider.

• Communicate with providers, co-worker, and patients with respect and cooperation.

• Arrive on time for scheduled shift and prepare to perform daily scheduled assignments.

• Other duties assigned as related to the position.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Current Active Washington State Medical Assistant Certification.

• Current BLS/CPR/First Aid certification.

• Oral and written comprehension, active listening and speaking, time management, organizational and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to work with a variety of providers in appointed and walk-ins care.

• Professional communication and courteous with co-workers and patients at all times.

• Keep providers informed of patient location and status.

• Work as a member of the team and aid to co-workers.

• Complete non-patient tasks during slow times; messages, call backs and mail outs.

• Performs clinic tasks as assigned, inventorying, stocking, and ordering supplies.

• Experience working with the unique healthcare needs and social issues facing American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/AN) and the desire to promote the delivery of appropriate health services to this

Work Environment

This position is fully onsite in Seattle, Washington and work hours are primarily 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Contract Details

This position is a 6 month contract with eligibility to convert to a permanent position.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 24, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.