PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant II SEIU - Family Practice Lakefront for a 1.0 full time equivalent Non-Exempt position. This position will be working Day shift with shift durations of Variable .
Req ID: 170654
JOB SUMMARY
Provides support to the Medical Staff Coordinators in their efforts to meet requirements of the Medical Staff Bylaws, Joint Commission standards and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and/or accrediting agencies. Supports the needs of the elected medical staff officers and administrative medical directors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides resources and support to various Medical Staff Department/Committee meetings and activities with coordination of agendas, meeting notices, meeting minutes, and follow-up.
Enters, maintains, queries and reports data in the physician credentialing software system. Maintains the ‘Standards of use’ of physician credentialing software system for all PH regions.
Queries applicable agencies and organization in accordance with Medical Staff policy and Joint Commission standards as requested or assigned by Coordinators.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION :
Completion of business school or secretarial science training required or a combination of education and experience that provides the caregiver with the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.
EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
Three years previous office/business experience required, preferably in a Medical Staff Services office, in which skill in problem-solving, verbal and written communication, and organizing and disseminating complex and confidential information is demonstrated.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
Certification by the National Association of Medical Staff Services (NAMMS) as a Certified Professional Medical Staff Management (CPMSM) or a Certified Professional Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) preferred.
OTHER SKILLS:
Proficient computer use including MS Office applications.
Knowledge of medical terminology highly preferred.
LONGVIEW PHYSICAL COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:
Work requires moderate physical exertion 34 to 65% of the time.
Ability to lift objects weighing 80 lbs. or less.
Work requires frequent exposure to minor cold, heat, poor ventilation or sharp instruments. Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids daily.
Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (34-65% of work time).
There may be more than one opening on this posting.
Please apply online to be considered. For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.
About PeaceHealth
PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a multi-specialty medical group practice with more than 900 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of its founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its Mission.
We offer competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a collaborative, Mission-driven work environment! To learn more about working at PeaceHealth and the Longview community please visit our homepage: www.peacehealth.org/careers .
Location: Longview , Lakefront Clinic Building (112) Job Category: Allied, Ancillary & Clinical Support Shift: Day Shift Length: Variable FTE: 1.0 Work Type: Full Time Hourly compensation starts at: $ 19.02 , more depending on experience Required Certifications/Licensure: Basic Life Support; Certified Medical Assistant - Washington; National Certified Medical Assistant
PeaceHealth is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified job applicants and employees without regard to the following statuses: protected veteran; qualified individual with a disability; race; ethnicity; religion; gender; pregnancy; gender identity; national origin; age; genetic information; sexual orientation; or any other protected status in accordance with local, state, or federal laws.
The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of caregivers assigned to this job.
Posting Notes: Longview || Allied, Ancillary & Clinical Support || Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, LPN || Full Time || FAMILY PRACTICE SVCS
PeaceHealth Physicians are as diverse as the communities they serve, but have the following in common:Dedication to carrying on the healing mission of Jesus Christ by promoting personal and community health, relieving pain and suffering and treating each person in a loving and caring way.A shared vision of every patient receiving exceptional, compassionate evidence-based care, every time, every touch.
