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MA / Medical Assistant

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The MAX Clinic - Harborview Medical Center
Washington
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- Help reach our most vulnerable population of patients
- Conveniently located near public transportation
- Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve
- Opportunity to provide career growth


PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Room patients, take vital signs, and reconcile records
- Perform injections and phlebotomy
- Prepare and clean exam rooms
- Recognize symptoms of common medical illnesses and accurately report to provider
- Act as a liaison between patient, patient’s family and providers
- Assist provider with procedures and medical exams
- Perform point of care testing and report abnormal laboratory values
- Assist in transporting patients as required


REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of a Medical Assistant course accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or other recognized regional or national accreditation board OR equivalent
- Must be Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or achieve this designation within 6-months of hire. Failure to achieve and/or maintain this designation will result in termination of employment
- Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider CPR card