Metropolitan Development Council

Medical Assistant

  • Metropolitan Development Council
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 16 days ago

Job Description

The Medical Assistant works as a member of an interdisciplinary team in one of MDC’s behavioral healthcare programs, providing quality guest/client care by performing a variety of administrative and clinical procedures under the supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner within the scope of their practice. This is a part-time position.

  • As directed, perform tasks and procedures within scope of practice, documenting accurately and completely in the medical record of MDC clients/guests.
  • Document client/guest data and interaction in the medical record completely and accurately and file progress notes and reports as directed.
  • Take and document accurate vital signs.
  • Administer medications, and intravenous injections.
  • Collect and prepare specimens for testing, including blood draws.
  • Accurately document relevant client/guest symptoms, observations, and procedures.
  • Communicate in an attentive and client-centered manner in every interaction.
  • Obtain and record client/guest medical history.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Schedule: Mon & Wed, 8am - 4:30pm

Compensation & Benefits:

  • $23.91 - 25.37/hour
  • union representation
  • two 2% raises per year
  • paid vacation
  • paid sick leave
  • Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program under WAC 246-827-0200 & RCW 18.360.050
  • Successfully pass an approved Medical Assistant examination under WAC 246-827-0200 & RCW 18.360.050
  • Active Medical Assistant-Certified credential with the WA State DOH.
  • Minimum two (2) years’ experience practicing as a Medical Assistant.

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