Medical Assistant - Sexual and Reproductive Health Program (TLT/SDA)
King County
·3 days ago
- Salary
- $28 – $36/hr
- Location
- Various Locations throughout King County, WA, WA
- Department
- IT
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Department of Public Health - Sexual and Reproductive Health Program is seeking a skilled, adaptable, and patient-centered Medical Assistant (MA) to join our clinical team as a part-time (0.8 FTE) Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) Float Medical Assistant. This position plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed care through direct patient services, clinical assistance, health education, and administrative support.
Working under the clinical direction of an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) and the supervision of a Personal Health Services Supervisor (PHSS) or site manager, the Medical Assistant functions as an integral member of a multidisciplinary care team. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to serving adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds with dignity, respect, and cultural responsiveness.
This position supports clinic operations by assisting providers during patient visits, coordinating patient flow, performing delegated clinical procedures, conducting health screenings and assessments, maintaining accurate health records, and providing patient education. Responsibilities include specimen collection and processing, vaccine and medication administration, phlebotomy, laboratory testing, scheduling support, care coordination, inventory management, and maintaining a safe and efficient clinical environment.
The ideal candidate is flexible, collaborative, and able to adapt to changing priorities while supporting continuity of care across multiple clinic locations. A commitment to teamwork, patient advocacy, health equity, and continuous learning is essential for success in this role.
Background
The Sexual and Reproductive Health Program is part of the Community Health Services (CHS) Division within the Department of Public Health and operates four clinics throughout King County, located in Bellevue (Eastgate), Kent, Auburn, and Federal Way. This Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) Float Medical Assistant position provides clinical support across all four locations based on operational and staffing needs.
Our clinics serve adolescents and adults who are racially, ethnically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse communities and are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered sexual and reproductive health care. Services include contraceptive counseling and prescribing, including long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs); pregnancy options counseling and referrals – including for abortion services; sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing, diagnosis, and treatment; and HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) management. The Float Medical Assistant plays a key role in ensuring patients receive equitable, compassionate, and accessible care across our clinic network.
Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) positions are “at will” positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last up to 1 year with a possibility of an extension. One factor that could effect the end date of the position is an unanticipated change in funding.
This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. Special Duty Assignments are open to 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.
Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months. This position may also be required to work at Sister Sites throughout King County. The Sister Sites can be found here.
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 Schedule
Typical work schedule at the Kent, Auburn, and Federal Way clinics is Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm (with a 30-minute lunch). The typical work schedule at Eastgate is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Wednesday from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm (with a 60-minute lunch). This is a non-exempt position and is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible.
Work Location
This float MA position will be expected to work at any of the following locations based on operational needs:
- Eastgate Public Health Center: 14350 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA, 98007.
- Kent Public Health Center: 25742 104th Ave SE, Kent, WA, 98030.
- Auburn Public Health Center: 901 Auburn Way N, Auburn, WA, 98002.
- Federal Way Public Health Center: 33431 13th Pl S, Federal Way, WA, 98003.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
- 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 records, 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.
- Travel to each of the 4 Sexual and Reproductive Health Program clinics as needed.
- 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 Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived lab tests.
- Provide coverage for other MA absences.
- Properly donning and doffing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must possess current certification as a Medical Assistant certified from Washington State Department of Health (You will not be considered for this position if you do not possess this certification).
- Must have documentation of current BLS CPR certification with AED training required at time of hire – CPR/AED Heartsaver courses do not meet this requirement.
- The ability to do basic mathematics including basic calculations, convert fractions and decimals, graph anthropometrics, and all with a high degree of accuracy.
- Knowledge of Medical Assistant skills including phlebotomy and related laboratory and clinical procedures, medical terminology, vital signs, and immunizations.
- 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) with clients, co-workers, supervisors, health care providers and the public.
- The ability to effectively communicate with non-English speaking clients utilizing interpreters when necessary.
- The ability to effectively collaborate in a team environment.
- 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.
- Be familiar with medical recordkeeping; utilizing patient tracking registries.
- The ability to accurately enter data into computerized systems.
- The physical ability and sufficient manual dexterity to perform the requisite health care services with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to effectively deal with change; able to be flexible and adaptable; able to gather information and try different ideas to make things work.
- 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.
- Must have good attendance history.
- Desire to work with vulnerable populations.
- Able to travel between King County - Public Health locations within a reasonable timeframe.
- Ability to bend, lift, reach, stoop, and move objects weighing 35 pounds with or without accommodation.
Desired Qualifications:
- Sexual & Reproductive Health/Gynecology knowledge, skills, and experience is desired.
- Experience interviewing clients to obtain their medical, dietary, and social history.
- Experience using the EPIC electronic health record.
- Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and willing to attempt creative solutions.
- Bilingual/Bicultural.
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.
Application Process
If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.
If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Salyse Duckworth at [email protected].
King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.
King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.
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.
Who May Apply
This opportunity is available to all qualified applicants.
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.
- Resume - Your resume should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process.
(Please note: Cover letters and additional attachments will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process if not outlined as a required application material as outlined above).
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.
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 provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR.
- 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 CLA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign 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 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.
Union Membership
This position is represented by the PROTEC17 labor union.
Contact
If you have questions or would like more information about the recruitment process, please contact Salyse Duckworth, HR Analyst at [email protected].