Medical Assistant or LPN at MultiCare Health System in Puyallup, Washington

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the provider with back office duties in the outpatient management of patients and completing or assisting with front office duties. This position is a vital part of the office team that cares for patients in the clinic setting working under the direction of a physician. This position works closely with the physicians, other clinical staff, and front office staff. Work situations are a variety of clinical functions within a clinic setting requiring knowledge and integration of available standards, resources, and data; discretion; good judgment; diplomacy; decision making; and a customer service attitude. Acting as the patient advocate the Medical Assistant has continuous contact with physicians, patients, patient families/ significant others, community agencies, and MHS patient care staff and management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
One (1) year experience in physician's office or other medical facility preferred

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) Certification

The Clinic LPN functions as a primary clinic nurse under the direction of a physician, providing direct and indirect patient care and assisting the physician with patient care, procedures, and follow-up.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Two years experience as an LPN in a clinic setting preferred.

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Current WA state LPN license.
Urgent Care Clinics (excluding Immediate Clinics): ACLS (for adult population) and PEARS required within 6 months of hire
Refer to CPR and ALS policy grid for requirements

MultiCare is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V