Medical Assistant MA - Chehalis
Medical Assistant MA - Chehalis
Posted on :
11-04-2025
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Monthly Salary
$ 3358 - 4740
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
11-04-2025
Job Description
Description
- Our vision is to ensure that Washington states children and youth grow up safe and healthythriving physically emotionally and academically nurtured by family and community.
Job Class:Medical Assistant
Location:Chehalis WA
Closes: Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis starting in early January.
Salary:$3558 $4740 Monthly.This position receives an onsite 24/7 facility 5 premium which is not included in the salary listed above.
The Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) Medical team at Green Hill School in Chehalis is accepting applications for a Medical Assistant to join a caring team whose mission is to provide adjudicated youth with access to quality healthcare that positively and restoratively impacts the lives of the youth we serve. You will enjoy a supportive environment and the ability to make a difference while growing in your practice. You will perform duties required to assist health care professionals in the examination and treatment of residents.
Click here to learn more aboutDCYF.
The Opportunity:
In this job you will administer medications prepare the resident environment for treatment provide immunizations under nursing and physician direction conduct basic laboratory point of care testing and electrocardiogram tests provide clinic support upload medical documents and clerical reception functions.
Some of what you will do:- Administer daily prescription medications per physicians order. Document administration in the youths medication administration record. Monitor for side effects as indicated.
- Under nursing direction prepare administer and document vaccinations per physician order. Ensure appropriate documentation of vaccinations in the Washington State Immunization Information System (WAIIS).
- Present notification of anaphylactic allergies to residential support staff under direction of nursing staff.
- Present notification of resident use of Rescue Inhaled medications to residential support staff under direction of nursing staff.
- Assist with youth triage clinic reception and the intake receiving screening process.
- Schedules new return routine and specialty off campus appointments entering information into Medical Record system.
- Prepares patients for and assists health care professionals with examinations and procedures.
- Perform: Vital signs 12lead electrocardiogram including rhythm strips venipuncture for blood draws basic wound care collection of urine and stool samples point of care tests (throat wound nasal swabs; etc.; documents interventions in the EMR.
- Records management.
Minimum qualifications:
Completion of Medical Assistant course accredited by the American Association of Medical Assistants or the Committee on Allied Education and Accreditation (CAHEA)
AND
Certification to practice as a Medical Assistant in the State of Washington.
AND
One year of experience providing direct patient care in a health care setting.
In addition to those required qualifications our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:- Experience working in a correctional or inpatient psychiatric setting.
- Able to safeguard sensitive and confidential information and documents and maintain confidentiality regarding resident information ensuring compliance with state and federal privacy laws (HIPAA).
- Demonstrate sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural diversity.
- Ability to be flexible adapt to change and respect differences in opinion and values.
- Read interpret and implement policies rules and regulations of considerable complexity.
- Able to multitask in a fastpaced work environment; handle multiple urgent issues at the same time prioritize as needed and keep key agency personnel notified.
How do I apply
Complete your applicant profile and attach the following documents:- Letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
- Current resume detailing experience and education.
Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washingtons children and youth growing up safe healthy and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting we encourage you to apply anyway.
The Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age sex marital status sexual orientation race creed color national origin honorably discharged veteran or military status or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.
Applicants selected for an interview are required to pass a national fingerprint background check and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Elimination Act (PREA) inquiring about any sexual misconduct. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but is considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the job.
This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than whats listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement for more information on employee benefits eligibility visitPublic Employee Benefits Board (PEBB).If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process contact David Ozment (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at . If youre experiencing technical difficulties creating accessing or completing your application call NEOGOV tollfree ator email .
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