Medical Assistants - WSU/Range Community Clinic - General/Pediatric - Hiring Incentive

Title:

287G-YN_CS_NPS - Medical Assistant

Business Title:

Medical Assistants - WSU/Range Community Clinic - General/Pediatric - Hiring Incentive

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Employee Type:

Classified

Job Family:

Civil Service and Non-Permanent - OT Eligible

Position Details:

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple Medical Assistant openings with the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine. Candidates will be given the opportunity to identify which position is of most interest and evaluated to determine which position is of best fit. These positions have been reposted.

HIRING INCENTIVE: To support WSU’s ability to attract talent in a competitive job market, this recruitment has been approved for a hiring incentive payment of up to $5,000. More information regarding the hiring incentive payment program can be located on the HRS website: Hiring Incentive – Human Resource Services, Washington State University (wsu.edu)

Position 1: Range Community Clinic Certified Medical Assistant

Summary of Duties:

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Medical Assistant Certified (MA-C) will join Range Community Clinic to be part of a world class interdisciplinary patient care team. This multidisciplinary team includes outstanding physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other allied health professionals and students to provide the best patient care, education and resources as possible.
Patient care will primarily be provided in community-based settings via the mobile healthcare unit, partnerships with community organizations and rural community locations. This position will travel for work purposes, sometimes overnight. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends may be required.

Duties Include:

70% Patient Care and Provider Assistance

15% Standard Operating Procedures

10% Community Representation

5% Other

Required Qualifications:

Completion of a Medical Assistant course accredited by the American Association of Medical Assistants or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA);OR high school graduation or equivalent AND one year of experience providing direct patient care in a health care setting; OR equivalent education/experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Must possess a current Washington license as Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Medical Assistant Certified (MA-C).
• Ability to obtain and maintain valid Healthcare Provider CPR certification within 30 days of appointment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required vaccinations for healthcare workers exposed to patients as defined by the CDC, OR provide record of blood serum titre.
• Ability to work independently, ensuring effective use of time including prioritization and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel extended distances in single/multiple day time spans.
• Ability to exercise appropriate judgement in dynamic and changing situations.
• Must have, and be able to maintain, a valid Washington State driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years’ experience providing care direct patient care in a medical center, hospital, urgent care clinic, pre-hospital environment or other similar healthcare setting.
• Experience working on a Mobile Medical Clinic.
• Experience working in rural and under-served environments.
• Experience with any or all the following activities: purchasing, supplies management, inventory, vehicle maintenance, coordinating staff/volunteers.
• Experience in documenting and maintaining electronic medical records.
• Experience in educating and administering vaccinations and medications.
• Experience in preforming laboratory tests, procedures or treatments, such as nebulizer, blood sugar by finger sticks, electrocardiograms, spirometry and peak flows.
• Experience with blood drawing as needed for lab testing and IV therapy.
• Experience setting up for special procedures.
• Experience in assisting with minor surgical procedures.

Position 2:
Pediatric Medical Assistant - Autism Spectrum Disorder and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Center of Excellence
Summary of Duties:

The Pediatric Medical Assistant (MA) works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed to assist in providing basic patient care to assigned patients. Basic patient care needs will be met though both administrative and clinical duties. An MA is expected to perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.
The position will assist in caring for and supporting pediatric patients with Autism and other Neurodevelopmental Disorders in a multidisciplinary specialty clinic setting. This position will be in WSU Health Sciences Spokane, working with a multispecialty team under Range Community Health.

Our preferred candidate should demonstrate insight and understanding of the fears and anxiety of children under pediatric care and have compassion and empathy for families of children with special needs. They should have prior experience at a pediatric care facility and are capable members of a multispecialty team.

Duties include:

50% Patient Care

25% Front Office Duties

20% Special Projects

5% Other

Required Qualifications:

Completion of a Medical Assistant course accredited by the American Association of Medical Assistants or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA);OR high school graduation or equivalent AND one year of experience providing direct patient care in a health care setting; OR equivalent education/experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Hold or ability to obtain Washington Medical Assistant Certification.
• Ability to obtain National Provider BLS – American Heart Association.
• Experience with measuring and recording young patients’ vital health statistics.
• Ability to monitor and efficiently communicate information about a patient’s condition.
• Knowledge of standard healthcare practices and medical terminology.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to support and reassure pediatric patients and their families.
• Ability to multitask and follow instructions given by healthcare professionals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Superior customer service skills; ability to perform role with a high level of professionalism.
• Performing all duties in a manner which promotes team concept.
• Demonstrate respect for diversity and show empathy for low-income populations and a desire to improve their health status.
• Two or more years of working in the healthcare field; minimum 1-year pediatric experience.

Additional Information:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

Washington State University requires employees in healthcare facilities to be vaccinated against COVID-19. As a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Please contact HRS at [email protected]  or 509-335-4521 for information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation.

Area/College: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA

Department Name: Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences; ASD & Neurodevelopmental Disorders Program of Excellence

Department Links:

https://medicine.wsu.edu/speech-hearing-sciences-degree-program/

https://medicine.wsu.edu/  

https://www.rangecommunityclinic.org/

Monthly Salary Range: Range 41: $3,321- 4,425 (Step A - M) | Successful candidates will be appointed within the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.

Hiring Incentive: Additional Hiring Incentive of up to $5,000 available; paid in accordance with WSU policy after 6 months of employment in the position.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU to non-permanent employees, if they meet benefit eligibility their benefits would be  the same as Civil Service staff, visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf . Information on how benefit eligibility is established can be found at https://hrs.wsu.edu/employees/benefits/temporary-seasonal-employee-benefits/.

FTE: 100%

Permanent/Temporary/Project: Permanent
Screening Begin Date: March 17, 2023; position will remain open until filled.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application. 

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application.  Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

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Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .