Hospital Assistant

Overview:

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U. S. , from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Responsibilities

Franciscan Medical Group is currently seeking a PER DIEM Clinic MA for our Franciscan Occupational Medicine at the Port Clinic in Tacoma, WA. This clinic is only open during the week, no weekends required. Come join our fast paced occupational health clinic with a team environment!

About Your Position:

• As a Medical Assistant, you will work as a member of a care team to provide care and support to patients under the direction of a physician or mid-level provider. Your daily responsibilities will include the following types of things:
• Greeting and preparing patients for their visit with the provider by obtaining and recording their vital signs and other information such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problem
• Assisting with diagnostic tests and clinical procedures such as venous and capillary invasive procedures for blood draws, intradermal (including skin tests), subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
• Administering medications and vaccinations
• Managing patient flow, ensuring enough time for patient and family education
• Preparing and sterilizing instruments and maintaining equipment and patient care areas clean and orderly
• Scheduling patient appointments and other administrative duties as needed
• Actively participating in continuing education, required meetings and committees as requested

May perform medical scribe duties under the direct supervision and review of the attending provider and in compliance with the FMG Medical Scribe Program Policy

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Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma (or GED equivalent) and completion of a Medical Assistant certification program at an accredited institution that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities.
• One year experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.

Licensure/Certifications:

• Washington State Certification as a Medical Assistant-Certified.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.

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