The Tulalip Tribes
The Tulalip Tribes publicly announces that Native Preference in hiring shall apply to Tulalip Tribal job opportunities
DEPARTMENT: Health Clinic
JOB SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant will check patients in for primary care, acute care, behavioral health, and specialty appointments, obtain vital signs and brief chief complaint. Will act as patient advocate as well as support the clinical staff. Will perform job duties as instructed by medical providers and will perform duties as needed by the Tulalip Health Clinic.
COMPENSATION: $23.25 hr.
The $5,000 Signing Bonus is paid out in two installments:
- 1st installment of the bonus is paid on your FIRST paycheck.
- 2nd installment of the bonus is paid after successful completion of your 90 day probationary period.
Eligibility:
- Signing bonuses are for select positions only and will be indicated on the job posting.
- Current Employee department transfers are not eligible for signing bonus.
- Any former Employee who has resigned or been dismissed within the past 12 months is not eligible for a signing bonus.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
MINIMUM RELATED EXPERIENCE
- One (1) year of related experience
- Six (6) months experience in a clinical setting as a graduate of an accredited program.
- Six (6) months experience using EPIC Electronic health record.
- Experience with prior authorizations preferred.
- Experience with pediatrics preferred.
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/PREREQUISITES
- Must have one of the following;
- Certified Medical Assistant Examination through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA);
- Registered Medical Assistant Certification Examination through American Medical Technologists (AMT);
- Clinical Medical Assistant Certification Examination through National Healthcareer Association (NHA);
- National Certified Medical Assistant Examination through National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT);
- Clinical Medical Assistant Certification Examination through American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).
- Must apply for and obtain a WA State Medical Assistant Certification, Interim Certification, or Medical Assistant – Registered within six (6) months as a condition of continued employment unless extended by the Health System Administrator.
- BLS/CPR Certification.
- Negative TB Skin Test or chest x-ray.
- HIPAA certification upon hire.
- Must abide by the departments vaccination policy.
- Must complete required Health Services credentialing process prior to start date.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a regular Full-Time position