Medical Assistant- Gig Harbor

Full Time
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Posted
Job description

We're still growing! Up to $5,000 sign-on and retention bonus!

We are excited to announce an opportunity in the growing Pulse Heart Institute! The Institute is a partnership between Cardiac Study Center, MultiCare Regional Heart & Vascular Centers and MultiCare Medical Associates with clinics in the Puget Sound and Inland Northwest. These organizations share a long history of delivering clinically innovative firsts to the region.

Pulse Heart Institute is the first of its kind in our community and combines the best of private practice with the extensive capabilities of a large health system. It is an integrated, cardiovascular organization to unite cardiac, thoracic, and vascular services into one cohesive unit. Pulse works to build a seamless, comprehensive range of care in both adult inpatient and outpatient settings.

Pulse Heart Institute offers competitive benefits, supportive and ongoing training, professional membership reimbursement, and resources including books and online support.

Pulse Heart Institute is working to realize the vision of becoming a world-class health care organization and a destination center for cardiac, thoracic and vascular care. Patients in our community and beyond can experience better outcomes, significantly improved access to care, a refined, patient-centric approach and advanced state-of-the-art programs.

If you are interested in joining an exciting new venture in cardiovascular medicine, please submit your resume for consideration. Must have certification through the State of Washington.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Summary: Escorts patients to exam rooms. Obtain vital signs and current medication information from patients. Performs standard electrocardiogram (EKG) testing and treadmill stress tests according to established standards and practices. Holters/ King of Heart placement and refills. Must be able work independently. This is a float position with travel among all locations (Tacoma, Puyallup, Gig Harbor, Auburn, Olympia) required. The hours are 8:30-5:00, Monday-Friday.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate to patients and co-workers friendliness and courtesy, professional behavior, sense of caring, cooperation between departments and follow through to ensure that Cardiac Study Center’s mission of providing patient focused, state of the art, comprehensive care is ensured.
  • Perform Treadmill stress tests on patients under the direction of a Physician.
  • Perform EKGs on patients according to established procedures and protocols.
  • Attach Cardiac Event Monitors to patients and provides instruction on proper care and use.
  • Educate patients on proper usage of Cardiac Event Monitors.
  • Check blood pressure of patients when needed.
  • Escorts patients to exam rooms and treadmill area and prepare patients for examination. Assists patients in wheelchairs with transfers to and from exam tables and weigh scales utilizing proper body mechanics and safety measures.
  • Document patient medications and vitals into EMR/EPIC
  • Maintains log for incoming and outgoing monitors.
  • Check Clinical areas and rooms for malfunctioning equipment. Reports findings to team leader and or manger to arrange repair.
  • Order, stock, and maintain exam rooms and clinical areas with standard levels of supplies, linen, and equipment.
  • Ensure that needles and needle containers and potential infectious waste are appropriately disposed and removed from the clinic and exam area according to company infectious control guidelines.
  • Float: Travel to any of the various Cardiac Study Center locations (Auburn, Gig Harbor, Puyallup, Olympia and Tacoma).
  • Act as a resource and preceptor for Medical Assistants in training
  • Perform other work related duties as required or requested.
  • Fax chart notes and results to referring physicians.

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program.

Certificates and Licenses:

Certification by an approved state or national examination agency. Must have current certification in CPR.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office software and previous utilization of one of the various Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems. Experience with EPIC is a plus.

A criminal background check will be performed upon acceptance of offer of employment.'
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Work Location:

  • Multiple locations

Work Remotely

  • No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.53 - $26.24 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

  • Cardiology

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
We adhere to all state and CDC requirements regarding testing, masking, social distancing. Covid vaccination is part of our required employment requirements, however, we do have an exemption process. Inquire at the time of interview.

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • BLS Certification (Required)
  • Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Work Location: One location

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