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Form of workPosition Summary: The Certified Medical Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and in cooperation with other staff in assisting with safe and effective patient care within the scope of duties outlined in this document. This position is Tuesday - Friday, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Education and Experience:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program or Registered Medical Assistant status.
- One-year patient care experience preferably in a hospital setting.
Required Licensure, Registration and Certification:
- Current Washington State certification
- National certification within one year of graduation from MA program
- Current Basic Life Support certification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Reads and comprehends English.
- Functions within the scope and limits of the position and the employee/patient relationship.
- Communicates effectively, respectfully and accurately (oral and written applications).
- Understands basic arithmetic calculations for safe administration of medications.
- Competently performs all skills outlined in this document.
- Possesses visual and hearing abilities required to communicate, read labels and mix solutions.
Physical Demands:
- Standing: 66-100% Sitting: 0-33% Walking: 0-33% Lifting: 0-50 lbs as needed
- Carrying: 0-25 lbs. as needed Pushing: up to 400 lbs on wheels
- Climbing: 1-2 flights of stairs as necessary Pulling: rarely Squatting: rarely
- Bending: Proper bending as necessary to pick things off the floor Crawling: none
- Rotating: Shoulders as necessary Kneeling: rarely Reaching: overhead as necessary
Work environment may be busy, noisy and have many interruptions requiring frequent focusing and re-evaluation of priorities.
Environmental Conditions:
- Inside: 95 – 100% Outside: 0 – 5% Temperature: 30°F – 115°F Fumes: Frequent
- Dust: Occasional Gases: Occasional Odors: Frequent Mist: Occasional
- Radiation: Occasional
