Medical Assistant (Certified)

Description

Position Close Date: February 13, 2025

“It is the mission of the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority to provide quality healthcare and promote wellness in a culturally appropriate manner.”

We offer an outstanding workplace, competitive market-based salary, and benefits packages including:

• Monday – Friday schedule
• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits – monthly premiums paid 100% for employees
• 18+ annual paid holidays
• Generous paid sick and vacation accruals
• 401(k) with annual profit sharing
• Life & AD&D insurance coverage
• PTHA is an approved loan repayment site for various programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent work/home life balance

GENERAL FUNCTION: The Medical Assistant (Certified/MA-C) will assist physicians and nursing staff in the preparation for and delivery of patient examinations and treatment. Provide administrative support to the Medical Clinic as required.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare patients of all ages for examinations and treatment.
• Take patient histories and vital signs, perform audiograms, vision checks, and ECGs, administer medications and immunizations, and obtain necessary specimens.
• Perform procedures and administration of medications/diagnostic agents as delegated.
• Provide general nursing care in collaboration with physicians and nursing staff on a daily basis.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with appropriate supplies on a weekly basis. Clean and properly package instruments for sterilization daily as necessary.
• Assist in coordinating patient flow throughout the clinic and escort patients daily.
• Provide patient file maintenance, medical faxing and copying, and project support as needed.
• Provide staff administrative support and back-up including answering phones, receptionist duties, typing, filing, appointment scheduling, and mail distribution as needed.
• Prioritize incoming phone calls and ensure patient concerns are addressed within 2 business days.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants
• Must have a current Medical Assistant Certified (MA-C / CMA) license with the State of Washington
• Three (3) years of experience as a Medical Assistant, working in family medicine, with patients of all ages.
• Current BLS certification required
• Experience working with an Electronic Health Records systems