Certified Medical Assistant

Proliance Surgeons•Bellingham, WA

1d•$22 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

At Proliance Surgeons, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees from all backgrounds are valued and supported. We believe that our unique experiences and perspectives enable us to deliver exceptional patient care. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health coverage, 401k with match and profit share, and paid time off. The Medical Assistant plays a crucial role as a patient care coordinator and advocate, ensuring efficient patient flow, maintaining clinical supplies, and adhering to all compliance and regulatory guidelines.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program required.
Current Washington State Medical Assistant Certification required.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology and medications.
Basic computer knowledge and skills, including data entry.
Superior customer service skills.
Impeccable integrity.
Great interpersonal skills, demonstrating patience, compassion, empathy and the ability to work well with all types of people.
Adherence to all safety, risk management and precautionary procedures, including the consistent respect for confidentiality (HIPAA).
Use time efficiently, with attention to quality, detail, accuracy and completion.
Consistency, timeliness and dependability.
Effective team membership, supporting and working with others to achieve common goals.
Ability to adapt to continuous change/flexibility.
Demonstrated ability to continuously learn.
Self-motivated; able to work with increasing independence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervision.
Clear oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated aptitude to organize and prioritize work.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Skilled in coping with fast paced often stressful situations with unpredictable circumstances in a professional, safe, and efficient manner.
Self-motivated; able to work following specific guidelines and in accordance with detailed instructions; measure self against standard of excellence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervision.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years’ experience in a medical office preferred.
Familiarity with or working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in providing direct patient care for office visit patients, including arranging exam room instruments and equipment, maintaining supplies, disposing of contaminated supplies, sterilizing medical instruments, positioning patients for exams and procedures, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, obtaining vitals, patient history, and chief complaints, and performing other patient care related duties as necessary.
Assist providers within clinic procedures, which may involve preparing patient exam, dressing, and/or procedural areas using aseptic technique, holding patients in position for extended periods, manipulating body parts, using instruments to hold procedural or imaging areas immobile, or positioning patients on tables, and handing providers instruments while standing for long periods.
Report test results to patients as indicated by the physician in a timely manner.
Chart all vital information in the electronic record and ensure all information related to medication, health history, and reason for visit is obtained and documented.
Perform phone triage, post-op calls, and respond to voicemail messages, preferably within the same business day but no later than 24 business hours, and perform required actions.
Document all encounters, patient documentation for visits, and communications in person or over the phone.
Coordinate care and diagnostic testing at other facilities as indicated by the physician.
Assist the provider in e-scribing and maintaining the medication list.
Assist the provider in maintaining communication with referring doctors.
Maintain equipment and ensure supplies are stocked and in place.
Follow all other daily team duties and special tasks as assigned.