Medical Assistant

Job Summary:The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care functions under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs clerical, communication and other related duties to facilitate the efficient functioning of department services. All duties are performed in collaboration with team members, demonstrating a commitment to quality service for patients, the public, and co-workers. This role is within an outpatient behavioral health clinic.ocation:Lacey, Washington, United StatesResponsibilities:- Assists patients in their routine activities of daily living.- Performs range of motion exercises.- Ambulates patients.- Positions patients and provides skin care.- Distributes linen and changes beds as needed.- Assists with feeding and meal delivery.- Assists with routine hygiene care, including toileting and incontinent care, as well as appropriate oral and personal hygiene.- Assists patient care team in collection of patient data and specimens.- Obtains urine, stool, and sputum specimens and processes specimens as needed.- Obtains and records health, weights, vital signs, including pulse oximetry, pain assessment, and I&O.- Communicates patient status and reports changes in patient condition to licensed professional.- Assists patient care team by performing and explaining designated patient care procedures.- Performs incentive spirometry.- Transports patients.- Preps for diagnostic tests.- Assists rehab therapists.- Performs pulse oximetry/oxygen set up in oxygen therapy.- Prepares room (supplies).- Provides post-mortem care.- Prepares for admission and discharge.- Assists nurse in emergency situations.- Maintains and cleans equipment.- Performs suction (oral, nasopharynx).- Performs blood sugar finger sticks.- Removes IV catheters per licensed nurse instruction.- Performs EKGs.- Answers unit phone and directs calls accordingly.- Performs data entry into electronic medical database systems.- Documents patient care and related duties appropriately.- Performs selected patient registration activities.- Coordinates equipment/supply needs.- Notifies appropriate department of equipment malfunction.- Performs any other related duties (e.g., clerical, technical duties) as assigned.Required Skills & Certifications:- MA-C (Medical Assistant - Certified)- BLS (Basic Life Support)- Healthcare experience- Healthcare terminology knowledge- Epic experiencePreferred Skills & Certifications:- N/ASpecial Considerations:- Must have own reliable transportation.- Non-disclosure of prior employment will result in a Do Not Rehire status.- Must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the facility.- Will clinician float within scope to meet facility needs as needed within skillset.- This is a leave of absence coverage role with a possibility of transferring departments after the contract is complete.- RTO restrictions to be confirmed with hiring manager, but presence on submission is required.Scheduling:- 5 x 8 Day shifts