About the role

The Metropolitan Development Council is a non-profit organization in Tacoma, WA, dedicated to helping individuals overcome poverty and crisis through housing, mental health, and recovery programs. This role supports behavioral healthcare clients by providing clinical and administrative assistance under licensed supervision.

Skills

Clinical procedures Administrative procedures Vital signs monitoring Medication administration Intravenous injections Specimen collection Blood draws Medical record documentation Patient history taking Client-centered communication Behavioral healthcare

Full job details

Job Details: Job Location: 721 Fawcett Ave - Tacoma, WA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $23.92 - $26.41Hourly, Job Category: Health Care, The Medical Assistant works as a member of an interdisciplinary team in one of MDC’s behavioral healthcare programs, providing quality guest/client care by performing a variety of administrative and clinical procedures under the supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner within the scope of their practice. As directed, perform tasks and procedures within scope of practice, documenting accurately and completely in the medical record of MDC clients/guests. Document client/guest data and interaction in the medical record completely and accurately and file progress notes and reports as directed. Take and document accurate vital signs. Administer medications, and intravenous injections. Collect and prepare specimens for testing, including blood draws. Accurately document relevant client/guest symptoms, observations, and procedures. Communicate in an attentive and client-centered manner in every interaction. Obtain and record client/guest medical history. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program under WAC 246-827-0200 & RCW 18.360.050 Successfully pass an approved Medical Assistant examination under WAC 246-827-0200 & RCW 18.360.050 Active Medical Assistant-Certified credential with the WA State DOH. Minimum two (2) years’ experience practicing as a Medical Assistant.