Certified Medical Assistant - MCC

• A detailed resume.
• A cover letter regarding your interest and outlining your qualifications.
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Three professional references.

• Assist in providing patient care services within the scope of licensure and as delegated by the licensed practitioner or Registered Nurse:

• Provide assistance in all direct delivery of patient care by the Provider, which includes but is not limited to:

• Vital Signs
• Visual Acuity
• Ear irrigations
• Injections/Vaccinations
• Basic laboratory functions (venipuncture, CLIA waved laboratory in-house testing) and transports labs
• Electrocardiography
• Respiratory assessments (pulmonary function/peak flow)
• Observe, document in the medical record, and report to practitioner or Registered Nurse:

• Patient history and relevant data
• Current health status (physical and emotional)
• Situation of patient, family, groups, and/or communities by interview, observation, and inspection.
• Recognize and report abnormal vitals and labs.
• Legibly document subjective and objective clinical findings and the actions taken to deliver health care
• Carry out licensed practitioners' written, verbal, and telephone orders in a timely manner.
• Monitor patient's condition following procedures; recognize and report emergent/urgent problems or symptomology of common medical illness to the licensed practitioner or Registered Nurse.
• Note practitioner orders, enter encounter and internal referrals, ensure orders are sent to the appropriate area (lab, x-ray, medication room), close the loop of patient care appointment.
• Medication administration from written order only within scope of practice for the Certified Medical Assistant.
• Respond to emergencies within a facility by providing emergency medical care, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Maintain the confidentiality of protected health information (PHI)
• Effectively communicate verbally, in writing, and via computer or other electronic media with other health care personnel, custody, and other institutional personnel.
• Onboard and orient Health Services clinical staff to the role of CMA, in all areas of scope to include phlebotomy, lab specimen collection and processing.
• Other Duties

• Participate in facility and/or statewide continuous quality improvement processes, committees or work groups.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.
• Provide clinical support to the health services team to ensure continuity of patient care and efficient clinic operations

• Participate all areas of patient care to include but not limited to re-entry, telehealth, care manager, RN-MOUD, IPN, and practitioners.
• Monitor patient flow in the outpatient clinic to assure timeliness of care and efficient clinical operations.
• Ensure exam room is prepared for each patient, including medical records, instruments, etc. to expedite patient flow and support practitioner, as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with Patient Services Representatives to ensure patient scheduling, rescheduling, check-in, or no-show is documented appropriately.
• Medical Records Documentation

• Legibly document subjective and objective clinical findings and the actions taken to deliver health care.
• Maintain the confidentiality of protected health information (PHI)
• Effectively communicate verbally, in writing, and via computer or other electronic media with other health care personnel, custody, and other institutional personnel.

• Completion of a Medical Assistant-Certified program accredited by the American Association of Medical Assistants or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA).
• Experience working as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient clinic setting.
• Certification by the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support and Basic First Aid.
• Complete the Washington DOH telehealth training.

• Ability to work competently in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to learn job specific DOC programs needed to perform work assignments.
• Initial and unblemished/unrestricted licensure in the State of Washington as a Certified Medical Assistant.

• Familiarity with both front and back-office operations in an outpatient clinic setting.
• IV Certification/Phlebotomy.
• Experience actively participating in the quality improvement process for any business, including brainstorming, proposing improvement plans, or measuring success.

• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.

• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.
• Requires respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards. Refer to WAC 296-842 to learn more.
• DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form.
• DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit

• Salary is based on experience and is determined at the time a final offer of employment is made. The salary range listed in the job posting includes Steps A-M. Step M is a longevity step and is typically gained six years after being assigned to Step L in your permanent salary range.
• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year.
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

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