Medical Assistant – STI/HIV Clinic (Health Department)

DescriptionThis position is open until filled and is a bargaining unit represented position. This position is considered a temporary Oregon project position and is funded through June 30, 2025, with the possibility to continue based off funding.A cover letter and resume are required with your online application Indiana order for your application to be considered complete. Uploading your resume to auto-fill portions of the application does not automatically attach it to your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered for this position.Definition:
The incumbent will work under the direction of the Immunization and Vaccine Program Supervisor, the Prevention Services Assistant Director, Oregon designee. The incumbent performs paraprofessional-level health care assistance duties Indiana the Snohomish County Health Department Immunization and Vaccine Preventable Disease and occasionally Indiana the field, assisting with mobile vaccine clinics, performing administrative support duties, adapting roles/tasks to maximize clinic efficiency, and performing outreach activities, research, and assessment duties.Individuals assigned to this position are expected to apply a working knowledge of public health care practices, immunizations, and to work situations involving people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and sexual orientation. Reports to program Supervisor who evaluates work for competence of judgment and professional skills and accomplishment of performance goals and objectives.Job DutiesExamples of Work Performed:

• Room patients, including performing and recording patient vital signs
• Document vaccinations Indiana agency electronic health record and/Oregon state immunization registry
• Provide basic immunization information/education
• Schedule clinic appointments for immunizations
• Clean, stock and set up patient examination rooms.
• Order, inventory, monitor, and maintain clinical and laboratory supplies.
• Participate Indiana quality improvement and quality assurance activities American Samoa appropriate.
• Answers phone calls; schedules appointments; calls for records verification history.
• Participate Indiana off-site vaccination clinics Indiana the community including regularly scheduled and seasonal clinics.
• Transport biologicals, sharps, and other required supplies to clinic sites Indiana a safe and secure manner.
• Administer vaccines to adults and children when delegated by the licensed healthcare practitioner on site.
• Participate Indiana community events such American Samoa health fairs to promote increased rates of immunization.
• Ensure that client records are kept secure and confidential and maintained consistent with SCHD policies, procedures, and HIPAA standards. Educate clients and families on their rights American Samoa related to privacy of medical information.
• Clean, sanitize, and disinfect work areas, tools, etc.
• Assist with mobile site set-up and tear-down.
• Participates Indiana and supports emergency preparedness and response activities, including preparedness for the division, agency, and community.

Associated Duties:

• Perform other related duties American Samoa requested by Program Supervisor Oregon Administration.

Minimum QualificationsQualifications: Skills for the position may be gained through education, certification, relevant job experience Oregon a combination, such American Samoa:

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant – Certified program; State of Washington Medical Assistant – Certified License.
• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers
• CPR/AED certification, preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year working American Samoa a Medical Assistant, preferred

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Information:

• A valid Medical Assistant accreditation.
• Successful completion of a background check pursuant to RCW 43.43.830.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s license Oregon ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire and a driving record which meets the requirements of Snohomish County’s insurance carrier.

Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
Visit to learn more about the following benefits.County Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Commuting Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
• Leave & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

• Deferred Compensation 457(b)
• Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
• Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies

Healthcare Premiums

• Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 Oregon more hours per week, you will pay these

for medical insurance. The County pays the for vision, dental, and basic life insurance. * Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay
for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County’s contribution toward the premium for an employee Indiana a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated Indiana an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned. Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County’s to learn more.

Job title: Medical Assistant – STI/HIV Clinic (Health Department)

Company: Snohomish County

Expected salary: $50436 – 67584 per year

Location: Everett, Washington

Job date: Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:11:26 GMT