Medical Assistant – Certified, Primary Care
Job Description
Support outpatient primary care operations by performing clinical and administrative tasks under supervision.
Job Title
The Medical Assistant – Certified provides clinical, clerical, and administrative tasks in an OMP outpatient clinic. Under the supervision and direction of a provider (physician or advanced practice clinician) or Medical Office Nurse Coordinator, the certified Medical Assistant performs duties that are consistent with his/her Medical Assistant education, training, experience and certification.
Education • High school diploma/GED required • Completion of Medical Assistant program accredited or approved by the Washington Department of Health required
Experience One year of experience in health care in an outpatient clinic preferred (experience specific to the type of clinic being hired for is preferred)
Licensure/Credentials • Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire.• Current Medical Assistant – Certification issued by the WA State Department of Health. Status can be "approved," "interim" (subject to passing the required state-approved examination within 12 months or less of the date the interim certification was issued) or "pending" (acceptable for the first 30 days of position only).
Provide clinical, clerical, and administrative tasks in an outpatient clinic, Perform duties under supervision of a provider, Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire, Maintain current WA State Medical Assistant Certification, Assist with patient intake and exam support
