The Federal Way Public Health Family Planning Clinic is looking for a skilled, motivated and enthusiastic Medical Assistant who is committed to a team approach, adults and teens to provide high quality sexual and reproductive health and education services.

The Medical Assistant works as a paraprofessional performing delegated patient care functions under the clinical direction of an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) and under the supervision of a Personal Health Services Supervisor (PHSS) or site manager.
Medical Assistants work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinic team that interacts with the public and community partners, while delivering quality healthcare services to racially, ethnically, and socio economically diverse populations. Medical Assistants 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.

The primary focus of this position is providing family planning care including: birth control, options counseling, abortion referrals, and STD diagnosis and treatment to patients.  Additional duties vary and can include: immunizations, phlebotomy, medication administration, injections, and data entry into tracking system.

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.

• Assist providers with patient care and coordinate efficient clinic flow by promptly rooming patients.
• As directed by ARNP, perform and process blood draws, administer medication and collect specimens.
• Interview and accurately record client's medical, dietary, social history, anthropometric and lab results, and accurately enter patient information into electronic health record, health information tracking systems, and chronic disease registries.
• Provide health care education regarding reproductive health, emergency contraception and pregnancy options, including abortion referral through individual instruction and written materials to clinic clients.
• As directed by ARNP, phone in prescriptions to pharmacies, schedule follow­-up appointments and refer patients for specialty and/or follow-­up care as needed.
• Monitor, request, stock and clean routine clinic supplies, maintain safety and cleanliness of examination/treatment rooms and laboratory areas. This may include some bending, lifting, reaching, stooping and moving objects weighing 35 pounds.
• Utilize clinic practice management software to assist with scheduling, registering and checking in patients for appointments.
• Attend training and respond to emergency situations within the clinic supporting health care providers and emergency personnel.
• Perform pre-visit planning activities, attend huddles 
• Assist with procedures 
• Administer vaccines, and single dose medications via the following routes;
• oral, subcutaneous, intradermal, intramuscular, intranasal.
• Perform CLIA waived lab tests
• Provide coverage for other MA absences
• Properly donning and doffing PPE

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills: 

• Knowledge of asepsis and universal precautions, State and Federal guidelines regarding laboratory safety, handling and/or disposing of bio­hazards and specimens.
• The ability to engage and educate clients on health care maintenance and prevention.
• The ability to effectively communicate (oral and written) including with clients, co-workers, supervisors, health care providers and the public.
• The ability to rapidly set priorities in a changing environment, identify problems, make decisions within the scope of the position, implement appropriate actions or solutions, and seek additional information when necessary.
• The ability to successfully multitask in a fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of laws governing health care including HIPAA, the handling of confidential information, and understanding of Child Protective Services mandates.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record­keeping; utilizing patient tracking registries, and accurately enter data into computerized systems.
• Physical ability and sufficient manual dexterity to perform the requisite health care services with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Flexible and adaptable; able to gather information and try different ideas to complete tasks
• Relates well with diverse personality types; treats everyone fairly and equitably.
• Able to work with a multi-disciplinary team that interacts with the public and community partners while delivering quality healthcare services to racially, ethnically and socio-economically diverse populations.
• Ability to talk to others with ease; listen attentively; be receptive to what others have to say

• Family Planning/Gynecology knowledge, skills, and experience is desired.
• Experience interviewing clients to obtain their medical, dietary, and social history.
• Experience using EPIC electronic health record.
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and willing to attempt creative solutions.
• Bilingual/Bicultural

• Must have Medical Assistant Certification (C-MA) with Washington Department of Health in good standing
• One academic year of formal education at the post-secondary level at an accredited medical assisting school or the equivalent.
• Washington State Drivers' License or the ability to provide transportation to work.
• Current BLS-CPR for Healthcare Providers

To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

APPLICATION PROCESS: The following completed items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line 
• Completed supplemental questions that are supported in your application. These answers will be reviewed to determine competitiveness. Please do not use "see resume" in your answers as these will be considered incomplete.  

• The selected candidate must pass a thorough background investigation. 
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law 
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time. 
• Documentation of current BLS CPR certification with AED training required at time of hire.  CPR/AED Heartsaver courses do not meet this requirement.

• This selection process may include but is not limited to: evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, testing and interviewing. For more information on our selection process, please refer to http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/jobs.aspx 
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work. 
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions. 
• Staff may be required to play an active role in the event of a public health emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities and working hours.

• submit proof of vaccination, or
• have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.