Public Health-Seattle King County (PHSKC) is looking for a part time (0.8 FTE), term-limited temporary (TLT) Medical Assistant (MA) to join our Community Health Services (CHS) Float Pool Team. As an employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life balance programs.
MAs work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary clinic team; perform administrative support duties, conduct education and outreach activities; research various topics and information; conduct assessments, and are expected to regularly adapt their role/tasks in order to maximize clinic efficiency and flow. Additional duties vary depending on the practice specialty but can include; family planning, immunizations, phlebotomy, medication administration, intramuscular, intradermal (including PPDs) and subcutaneous injections, data entry into tracking system.
This MA will be responsible for participating on our interdisciplinary healthcare teams across Public Health’s ambulatory care clinics. This position works as a paraprofessional performing delegated patient care functions under the clinical direction of a Physician, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Registered Nurse (RN) and under the supervision of a site manager or Personal Health Services Supervisor (PHSS).
Commitment to Equity and Social Justice:
As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
Applicants should be committed to working with diverse populations throughout King County to provide excellent customer service to a broad range of cultures, in accordance with the King County Equity and Social Justice Ordinance and the King County Strategic Plan.
Minimum Qualifications:
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all minimally qualified applicants.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position works a 32-hour work week and may include weekends and evening. Work schedules may vary, but is typically Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.
WORK LOCATION: This is a float pool position and as such work location will vary depending upon need. Public Health – Community Health Services delivers care across King County. Work location may include Navos (Primary Care), Eastgate or Downtown Public Health Centers.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
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