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Job Title: Medical Assistant

Job Description

The Medical Assistant will provide medical services with culturally sensitive care. You will interact with a variety of patients from diverse socioeconomic levels and ethnic groups, providing quality healthcare services to the elderly, families, pregnant women, women's health care, adolescents, and other groups. You will follow-up on patients' messages, prepare patients for medical visits with exams, education, and lab tests, and maintain patient confidence by keeping patient care information confidential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for visits, taking vital signs and confirming the reason for the visit.

• Perform basic laboratory waive tests.

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

• Assist providers with examinations.

• Have knowledge of pulmonary equipment, electrocardiogram, eye tests, and audiometer.

• Explain procedures and after-visit summary instructions to patients.

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

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

• Perform general office duties including answering emails, returning phone calls, and completing forms/letters for the provider.

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

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

• Perform other duties as related to the position.

Essential Skills

• Washington State Medical Assistant Certification.

• Current BLS/CPR/First Aid certification.

• Oral and written comprehension, active listening and speaking skills.

• Time management, organizational, and critical thinking skills.

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

• Professional communication and courteous interaction with co-workers and patients.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 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.

Work Environment

The work schedule is from 8-5, Monday through Friday, with occasional extra hours for events or to meet deadlines. You will be part of a care team-based model, assigned to a provider and responsible for managing the provider's schedule, anticipating their needs, and directing the flow of the day. The care team includes a nurse care manager, clinical pharmacists, dieticians, traditional Indian medicine practitioners, counselors, and case managers. The position reports directly to the Medical Assistant Supervisor and is a member of the Medical team. This position has no direct reports.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00/hr.

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 is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 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.