Medical Assistant - Neurology

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Description PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant - Neurology for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $25.62 - $34.58. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. Job Summary In collaboration with the healthcare team, assists physicians/providers in the delivery of patient care working within the scope of practice for a Medical Assistant. Essential Functions 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; selects, setup and maintains medical supplies and equipment for all examinations, procedures and/or anesthesia interview as applicable. 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 transport specimens. 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 the patient to appropriate clinical staff and/or physician. Collaborates with a variety of personnel and departments to ensure smooth clinic operations. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education Accredited Program Required: Medical Assistant or Accredited Program Required: Medical Office Assistant that allows caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam will be considered (e.g. associate degree in Allied Health) or Apprenticeship Required: Medical Assistant Experience Minimum of 1 year Preferred: experience in a medical office Credentials Required: National Medical Assistant Certification OREGON AND ALASKA REQUIREMENT ONLY: When referring to the National Certification requirement, the following are acceptable in meeting that requirement. Certified Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants AAMA; Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT); Clinical Medical Assistant certification through the National Health Career Associates (NHA); National Certified Medical Assistant through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) administered by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Allied Health (AAH); Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant administered by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHPUSA) or Required: WA State MA Certification WASHINGTON REQUIREMENT ONLY: State of Washington Medical Assistant - certified licensure.State of Washington Medical Assistant - Interim Certified credential accepted. Caregiver must obtain Medical Assistant- Certified (Non-Interim) credential within 12 months of date of issuance of interim credential by the State of Washington and Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support and Required: Fingerprinting - State of Alaska (Alaska Requirement) Skills Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs. (Required) Ability to maintain patient p...