Medical Assistant â Sexual & Reproductive Health
Medical Assistant â Sexual & Reproductive Health
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Job Description
Summary
The Sexual & Reproductive Health Clinic is looking for a skilled motivated and enthusiastic Medical Assistant who is committed to a team approach serving men women and teens to provide high quality sexual and reproductive health and education services.
The Medical Assistant works as a paraprofessional performing delegated patient care functions under the clinical direction of an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) and under the supervision of a Personal Health Services Supervisor (PHSS).
Medical Assistants work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinic team that interacts with the public and community partners while delivering quality healthcare services to racially ethnically and socio economically diverse populations. Medical Assistants perform administrative support duties conduct education and outreach activities research various topics and information conduct assessments and are expected to regularly adapt their role/tasks in order to maximize clinic efficiency and flow.The primary focus of this position is providing family planning care including: birth control pregnancy options counseling abortion referrals and STD diagnosis and treatment to male and female patients. Additional duties vary and can include: immunizations phlebotomy medication administration injections and data entry into tracking systems.
Commitment To Equity and Social JusticeNamed after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nations history King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices strategies and policies that promote fairness justice and opportunity for all in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights opportunities and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020 King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black Indigenous and People of Color communities.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
Required:
- Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified
- Completed training from an accredited program
- Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider CPR card
- Valid Washington state drivers license and the ability to travel between clinic sites
Desired:- Bilingual in Spanish
- Experience with Epic
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington States best employers.
Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a differenceCome join the teamdedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Application Process
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
- NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
Necessary Special Requirements
- The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions interviewing and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
- The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR
- The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
- For more information on our selection process please refer to For tips on interviewing please visit are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
- Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
- Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
- Regular and reliable attendance effective communication skills and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
- When Public Health responds to an emergency and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time including nights and weekends with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
- If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.
Work Schedule
This is a Career Service position 1.0 FTE 40 hours per week. Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Wednesdays from 9:00am to 6:00pm. However in an effort to meet our clients needs this position will be required to work outside these hours and may include Saturday hours.
This is a non-exempt position and eligible for overtime.Work Location
This position is located at Eastgate Public Health Center 14350 SE Eastgate Way Bellevue WA 98007. This position may be required to work at various Public Health Centers and sites throughout King County.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Union Membership
This position is represented by PROTEC 17.
Contact
For questions about this recruitment please contact Sarah Dunkinson .
Employment Type
Full-Time
