Medical Assistant Educator

PeaceHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant Educator for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $30.74 - $41.50. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job Summary

Coordinates and delivers initial and ongoing education for Medical Assistants working in the PeaceHealth Medical Group based on defined compliance requirements, caregiver functional knowledge, supporting business and quality improvement, workflows and processes. Assists in the development of training including learner resources and appropriate training modalities. Integrates the learning needs of participants into instruction process. Works with the leadership team to evaluate impact and identify strategies for improvement.

Essential Functions

• Develops and presents role-based training content to Medical Assistants, in support of system and department policies, procedures and practices. Incorporates adult learning principles and contemporary teaching strategies into class or online presentations and trainings.
• Collaborates with other Learning and Development team members to create and deliver discipline specific on-boarding learning and education pathway.
• Develops education plans to ensure the Medical Assistants achieve competency positively impacting PeaceHealth's key strategies and clinical outcomes.
• Assists in creating measures of caregiver proficiency/competence and documentation of training including quality assurance and follow-up activities. Evaluates, revises and documents improvements to current training program. Assesses caregiver satisfaction and evaluate training effectiveness.
• Updates and maintains appropriate educational materials, job aids, and documentation procedures using standardized tools and templates.
• Completes performance analysis and assesses gaps in knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) and provides discipline specific training solutions. Works with preceptors, super users, clinical leads, charge nurses, supervisors and managers to mentor caregivers to improve knowledge skill and abilities.
• Uses standard templates, tools, and processes in training delivery, competency validation and documentation.
• Documents attendance and/or validates proficiency and competency towards educational goals and objectives in learning management system as appropriate.
• Performs rounding for designated populations and assists in the resolution of issues identified by leadership or through the Cherwell Issue Tracking System.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Education/training as required to obtain a Medical Assistant certification and
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Additional training in adult learning or education and

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years Required: training or education role, healthcare-related lead, EHR support specialist, super user or preceptor role and
• Required: Prior Medical Assistant or related clinic experience and
• Preferred: Experience in Epic or other similar electronic medical programs and
• Preferred: Experience with learning management systems

Credentials

• Required: within 6 months EPIC Certification (Must meet internal Epic Proficiency exam) and
• Required: Certified Medical Assistant - Washington or Medical Assistant Certified Interim - Washington (Washington Requirement)

Skills

• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint). (Required)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. (Required)
• Experience with adult learning principles, training delivery and classroom management. (Required)
• Experience with projection equipment and/or webinar technology. (Required)
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time within network and system. (Required)
• Flexible schedule (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Sedentary work.

Environmental Conditions

• Predominantly operates in an office environment.
• Some time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.