Certified Medical Assistant
About The Position
The Certified Medical Assistant assists with clinical operations at the Seattle location to keep patient flow smooth and efficient while providing a high level of patient care. The role works with patients of all ages and assists with rooming patients, collecting vital signs, and performing point-of-care testing associated with asthma and allergy care. The office describes its environment as supportive and efficient, with a 2:1 CMA-to-provider ratio. Offices typically have one to two doctors, each seeing between 14 and 22 patients per day, a structure intended to support a balanced workload and high-quality patient care. The position is located at Northwest Asthma and Allergy, 9725 3rd Ave NE, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98115. Operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is a non-exempt, hourly position with a pay range of $24.00 to $32.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Current Washington State CMA license.
- Completion of the state-mandated 7-hour AIDS/HIV training program.
- CPR/First Aid card for healthcare professionals.
- Proof of Washington State-insured Medical Assistant certification or registration.
- Comprehension of EMR/EHR recordkeeping systems for healthcare delivery.
- Prior experience with Athena, Epic, GE, or another EMR system.
- Self-motivation, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to multitask.
- Enthusiasm and willingness to participate as a team member and gain a variety of technical skills.
Nice To Haves
- A history of working in an outpatient setting, preferably in asthma/allergy, ENT, pediatric, or dermatology specialty offices.
Responsibilities
- Check in patients and record vital signs, medication history, drug allergy verification, and review of symptoms.
- Conduct preliminary tests as appropriate based on the problem list or the patient’s presenting symptoms, and enter data into the EMR system.
- Perform procedures ordered by the provider accurately and in a timely manner.
- Educate patients about medications, care planning, disease processes, environmental controls, and device use; document specific take-home messages in the EMR system.
- Take inventory of supplies and restock as needed.
- Maintain sample medications and printed patient information.
- Turn over exam rooms to prepare them for the next patient.
Benefits
- Medical PPO
- Dental PPO
- Vision
- Employer-paid Life and AD&D
- Employer-paid LTD
- Profit sharing and 401k plan
- PTO: 21 days accrued per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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