JOB
The Community Health Services Division of Public Health | Seattle & King County is seeking a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) Float Medical Assistant to join our team!The Float Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting health care providers in our Public Health ambulatory care clinics and our Mobile Vaccine Clinic in South King County. The incumbent works as a paraprofessional performing delegated patient care functions under the clinical direction of a Physician, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Registered Nurse and under the supervision of a site manager or Personal Health Services Supervisor (PHSS) and Float Pool Personal Health Services Supervisor. Medical Assistants work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary clinic team; perform administrative support duties, conduct education, and outreach activities; research various topics and information; 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: sexual and reproductive health; immunizations; phlebotomy; medication administration; intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections; data entry into tracking system. This position covers work at our two primary care clinics as well as Sexual & Reproductive Health clinics and our Mobile Vaccine operations in South County. All our clinics serve low-income families (newborns to seniors) with medical complexity and social vulnerability, specifically homelessness. The multidisciplinary teams may include core public health physicians, ARNPs, Medical Family Medicine Residents, nurses, medical assistants, behavioral health specialists, nutrition services, interpreters, referral coordination, a full complement of admin staff and on-site insurance enrollment assistance. Our medical assistant team provide core, client-centered support to patients across all our public health services. This is a Term-Limited Temporary opportunity. Term-Limited Temporary positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last for eighteen months.This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity.For Special Duty Assignment interest, you must be a Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.Commitment to Equity and Social Justice: 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. The county government has 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 all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts. We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities. To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx Work Location: This position will primarily be assigned to the Kent Mobile Vaccine operations; however, this is a float position and will require travel to various sites including Kent, Auburn, Federal Way, Downtown Seattle, and Eastgate. Work Schedule: Variable days which includes weekend work. The typical schedule varies and can be 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or 9am to 6pm, depending upon the assigned clinic. This position will primarily be assigned to the Kent Mobile Vaccine operations for the first 3-9 months and therefore will require Tuesday through Saturday shifts.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Provide vaccine in community settings including in clients’ homes.Assist primary care and family planning providers with patient care; and coordinate efficient clinic flow by promptly rooming patients.Accurately perform diagnostic screenings and procedures such as; vision and hearing screening, EKG's, and record adult and child anthropometric measurements.As directed by a Physician and/or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, perform and process blood draws, administer medication and collect specimens.Provide basic health care messages and education on a variety of health topics including healthcare maintenance and prevention as well information regarding reproductive health, emergency contraception and pregnancy options, including abortion referral.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.Interview and accurately record client's medical, dietary, and social history, anthropometric and lab results and accurately enter patient information into health information tracking systems and chronic disease registries.As directed by a Physician and/or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, phone in prescriptions to pharmacies, schedule follow-up appointments and refer patients for specialty and/or follow-up care as needed.Utilize clinic practice management software to assist with scheduling, registering, and checking in patients for appointments.Attend training and responds 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.Preform phlebotomy.Perform CLIA waived lab tests.Document in EPIC.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) EmployerNo person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. 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 your recruiter listed on this job announcement. Who May Apply: The vacancy is open to all qualified applicants. Application Instructions: The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy: NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)Interviews will be held on May 13th or 14th Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.Please do not copy and paste your entire job history as your answers to the supplemental questions, as these will be considered incomplete. Necessary Special Requirements: The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience. The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en. Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law. 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. Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations. Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions. When public health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign you duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department. If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement. Union affiliation: Protec 17 Contact: For more information about the application process please contact Mark Lacy at Mlacy@kingcounty.gov.