Tvc
Certified Medical Assistant - Palliative Care
Vancouver, WA · Contract
No sponsorship$22k-$31kDetected 12 days ago
EpicEHR/EMRPatient CareCommunicationCollaboration
About the role
- Join the Palliative Care and Geriatrics Team as a WA State Certified Medical Assistant!
- Our Palliative Care team is dedicated to improving quality of life through compassionate, whole-person care.
- This role focuses on creating a supportive experience for patients and families while assisting providers with clinical workflows, coordination of care, and communication across the continuum of care.
Responsibilities
- Support palliative care providers with patient visits, clinical documentation, and care coordination
- Serve as a compassionate point of contact for patients, families, caregivers, and community partners
- Support advanced care planning discussions through preparation of documentation and patient resources
- Collaborate closely with RNs, clinicians, and interdisciplinary team members
- Help create a calm, respectful, and supportive environment for patients and families navigating serious illness
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to navigate sensitive conversations compassionately
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment
- The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work required in this position.
- It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of those assigned to this job.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Nice to have
- Previous experience in primary care, oncology, hospice, geriatrics, internal medicine, or palliative care.
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Ability to remain calm and supportive in emotionally complex situations
- Commitment to dignity, respect, and holistic patient care
- Passion for improving quality of life for patients and families
Compensation
- Compensation packages and time off programs vary and are dependent on factors such as department, position type, primary work state and FTE.
Benefits
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record (EHR)
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
- Current Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified credential required, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
Equal opportunity
- Vancouver Clinic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
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