Medical Assistant – Ketchikan/Craig – hiring bonus may be available

Job title:

Medical Assistant – Ketchikan/Craig – hiring bonus may be available

Company

PeaceHealth

Job description

Job Description:PeaceHealth Medical Group Clinics in Ketchikan and Craig, AK is hiring Medical Assistant’s. Hourly compensation is $20.19 – $30.98; hiring rate dependent on qualifications and professional experience.Must be fully vaccinated or exempted for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due medical/religious reasons.PeaceHealth offers full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities in a variety of settings and specialties to meet our caregiver’s various needs and schedules.In collaboration with the healthcare team, this role will assist physicians/providers in the delivery of patient care working within their scope of practice.

• Prepares patients for examination and treatment or anesthesia interview as applicable. Takes and records patient history and vital signs as applicable.
• Prepares exam and/or treatment rooms; select, setup and maintain medical supplies and equipment for all examinations, procedures and/or anesthesia interview as applicable.
• Collaborates with a variety of personnel and departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Gives injections, applies splints and dressings, and facilitates simple wound management under provider orders.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• May assist in scheduling patients for tests, initial and follow up appointments.
• May maintain patient files, records, and other information including entry of data into electronic medical record.
• May provide phone screening of patient to appropriate clinical staff and/or physician.
• May transport specimens.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant/Medical Office Assistant program.
• Current Registered or National Medical Assistant certification.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) at date of hire.

Not certified/registered but have MA experience? Not a problem! PeaceHealth is ready to help you achieve that next professional goal.For consideration, email a copy of your resume to MBurger3@peacehealth.org and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.To learn more about PeaceHealth, visit: careers.peacehealth.org.PeaceHealth is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care in communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a multi-specialty medical group practice with more than 1,200 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest.PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.See how PeaceHealth is committed to .For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

Expected salary

$20.19 – 30.98 per hour

Location

Ketchikan, AK

Job date

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 04:50:21 GMT

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