Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant (Registered or Certified)

Schedule/Shift:

• 4/10's (Variable Days) Onsite
• 7am-6pm

Locations (no travel required):

• Lake City
• International District
• Pioneer Square

Pay:

• $24.00 - $27.00 an hour
• 1 year retention bonus offered
• Annual pay increase

About the position

The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing culturally sensitive medical services to a diverse patient population, including the elderly, families, pregnant women, adolescents, and the homeless. This role involves preparing patients for medical visits, administering immunizations, and maintaining patient confidentiality while delivering high-quality healthcare services. The Medical Assistant will work closely with the medical team and report directly to the Medical Assistant Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for visits by taking vital signs and confirming the reason for the visit.
• Perform basic laboratory tests and blood draws.
• Assist providers during examinations and prepare/administer immunizations and medications as ordered.
• Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms and prepare treatment rooms for procedures.
• Communicate effectively with providers, co-workers, and patients, ensuring respect and cooperation.
• Perform general office duties such as answering emails, returning phone calls, and completing forms for the provider.
• Complete non-patient tasks during slow times, including messages, callbacks, and mailouts.

Requirements

• Current Active Washington State Medical Assistant.
• Current BLS/CPR/First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of computer applications, EHR, scheduling, and documentation.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, active listening, and time management abilities.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances)

• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. 401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1)

• Short Term Disability Insurance

• Term Life Insurance Plan

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.